Movie: Bessie

Top 10 Billed Cast

Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah

Bessie Smith

Kamryn Johnson
Kamryn Johnson

Young Bessie

Rikki McKinney
Rikki McKinney

Chorus Guy

Alan T. Coleman
Alan T. Coleman

Stagehand

Tory Kittles
Tory Kittles

Clarence

Clay Chappell
Clay Chappell

'81' Theatre Owner

Tika Sumpter
Tika Sumpter

Lucille

Sharan C. Mansfield
Sharan C. Mansfield

Miss Taylor

Neko Parham
Neko Parham

Rehearsal Director

Onira Tarés
Onira Tarés

Chorus Girl

Video Trailer Bessie

Video: Bessie: Trailer (HBO Films)

Bessie: Trailer (HBO Films)

Bessie: Trailer (HBO Films)

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