Bessie

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

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

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