Queen Latifah
Bessie Smith
2015•1h 47m•Released•EN
Bessie
“Survival began with a song”
Overview
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
May 16, 2015
Runtime
1h 47m
Rating
6.4 / 10
Votes
133
Budget
Not available
Revenue
Not available
Status
Released
Popularity
1.8
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Mo'Nique
Ma Rainey
Mike Epps
Richard
Tika Sumpter
Lucille
Michael Kenneth Williams
Jack Gee
Charles S. Dutton
William 'Pa' Rainey
Bryan Greenberg
John Hammond
Oliver Platt
Carl Van Vechten
Khandi Alexander
Viola
Tory Kittles
Clarence
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Kamryn Johnson
Young Bessie
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Rikki McKinney
Chorus Guy
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