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Bessie

2015107 min 6.4 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“Survival began with a song”

The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

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Release / first air2015-05-16
Original languageEN
GenresDrama, Music, TV Movie
DirectorDee Rees
WriterDee Rees
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionThe Zanuck Company, Flavor Unit Entertainment

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10 cast members
Queen LatifahQueen LatifahBessie Smith
Mo'NiqueMo'NiqueMa Rainey
Mike EppsMike EppsRichard
Tika SumpterTika SumpterLucille
Michael Kenneth WilliamsMichael Kenneth WilliamsJack Gee
Charles S. DuttonCharles S. DuttonWilliam 'Pa' Rainey
Bryan GreenbergBryan GreenbergJohn Hammond
Oliver PlattOliver PlattCarl Van Vechten
Khandi AlexanderKhandi AlexanderViola
Tory KittlesTory KittlesClarence

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