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About
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Theatrical
May 16, 2015
Director
Writers
Producers
Shakim Compere, Hallie Foote, Randi Michel
Music
Studio
The Zanuck Company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, HBO Films
Keywords
Cast
Full credits →Q
Queen Latifah
Bessie Smith
M
Mo'Nique
Ma Rainey
M
Mike Epps
Richard
T
Tika Sumpter
Lucille
M
Michael Kenneth Williams
Jack Gee
C
Charles S. Dutton
William 'Pa' Rainey
B
Bryan Greenberg
John Hammond
O
Oliver Platt
Carl Van Vechten
K
Khandi Alexander
Viola
T
Tory Kittles
Clarence
C
Clay Chappell
'81' Theatre Owner
S
Sharan C. Mansfield
Miss Taylor
N
Neko Parham
Rehearsal Director
O
Onira Tarés
Chorus Girl
J
Jim R. Coleman
Host
M
Melissa Youngblood
Theatergoer
J
Jennifer Sears
Ma's Main Girl
B
Briana Starks
Ma's Dancer
T
Todd Allen Durkin
Nightclub Manager
C
Crystal Lee Brown
Bessie's Dancer
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