Basic Info
Release: October 06, 1993
Runtime: 184 min
Rating: ⭐ 7.0/10 (8 votes)
Status: Released
Porgy and Bess
1993
184 min
⭐ 7.0/10
8 votes
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.
Genres
Music
Drama
Production Countries
- United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
- English en
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Cast
Willard White
Porgy
Cynthia Haymon
Bess
Gregg Baker
Crown
Cynthia Clarey
Serena
Marietta Simpson
Maria
Damon Evans
Sportin' Life
Paula Ingram
Clara / Annie (singing voice)
Gordon Hawkins
Jake
D. Alonzo Washington
Robbins
Mervin Wallace
Peter
Barrington Coleman
Mingo
William B. Johnson
Frazier
Crew
George Gershwin
Music
DuBose Heyward
Writer
Dorothy Heyward
Writer
Trevor Nunn
Director
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Music
Greg Smith
Producer
Stephanie Marks
Producer
Richard Price
Executive Producer
Dennis Marks
Executive Producer
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