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Bessie
“Survival began with a song”
★ 6.4 / 10 (133 votes)May 16, 2015107 minEN
DramaMusicTV Movie
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
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Movie facts
Release dateMay 16, 2015
StatusReleased
Runtime107 min
Rating★ 6.4 / 10
Certification—
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget—
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ProductionThe Zanuck Company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, HBO Films
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Crew
Director
Dee Rees
Writers
Dee Rees, Bettina Gilois, Dee Rees, Horton Foote
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Cast
Queen LatifahBessie Smith
Mo'NiqueMa Rainey
Mike EppsRichard
Tika SumpterLucille
Michael Kenneth WilliamsJack Gee
Charles S. DuttonWilliam 'Pa' Rainey
Bryan GreenbergJohn Hammond
Oliver PlattCarl Van Vechten
Khandi AlexanderViola
Tory KittlesClarence✦
Kamryn JohnsonYoung Bessie✦
Rikki McKinneyChorus GuyCINEHOOK / RECOMMENDED
