Porgy and Bess

Porgy and Bess

7.0184 min
MusicDrama

Overview

The story of a disabled beggar in Charleston,S.C. who falls in love with a prostitute, this is the first filmed version of Gershwin's opera which uses Gershwin's own orchestrations and practically all of the music, with only one major cut.

Movie Info

Release Date: 10/6/1993

Runtime: 184 min

Director: Trevor Nunn

Writers: Ira Gershwin, Trevor Nunn, Ira Gershwin

Top Cast

Willard White

Willard White

Porgy

Cynthia Haymon

Cynthia Haymon

Bess

Cynthia Clarey

Cynthia Clarey

Serena

Marietta Simpson

Marietta Simpson

Maria

Damon Evans

Damon Evans

Sportin' Life

Barrington Coleman

Barrington Coleman

Mingo

Alan Tilvern

Alan Tilvern

Detective

Ted Maynard

Ted Maynard

Mr. Archdale

Billy J. Mitchell

Billy J. Mitchell

Coroner

Annabelle Williams

Annabelle Williams

Chorus

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