Bessie

2015

Survival began with a song

Overview

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

Status: Released
Release date: May 16, 2015
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: The Zanuck Company,HBO Films,Flavor Unit Entertainment
Cast: Queen Latifah,Mo'Nique,Mike Epps,Tika Sumpter,Michael Kenneth Williams,Charles S. Dutton,Bryan Greenberg,Oliver Platt,Khandi Alexander,Tory Kittlesand 122 more
Director: Dee Rees
Writer: Dee Rees,Bettina Gilois,Horton Foote,Christopher Cleveland
Producer: Richard D. Zanuck,Shakim Compere,Randi Michel,Queen Latifah,Lili Fini Zanuck,Shelby Stone,Ron Schmidt
Cinematography: Jeffrey Jur
Music: Rachel Portman
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
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