Bessie (2015)
Bessie is a 2015 drama movie directed by Dee Rees, with a running time of 1h 47m. It stars Queen Latifah, Mo'Nique and Mike Epps.
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Where to watch Bessie
Stream: HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith
- Mo'Nique as Ma Rainey
- Mike Epps as Richard
- Tika Sumpter as Lucille
- Michael Kenneth Williams as Jack Gee
- Charles S. Dutton as William 'Pa' Rainey
- Bryan Greenberg as John Hammond
- Oliver Platt as Carl Van Vechten
- Khandi Alexander as Viola
- Tory Kittles as Clarence
- Kamryn Johnson as Young Bessie
- Rikki McKinney as Chorus Guy
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