Porgy and Bess (1993)
3h 4m
Running Time
October 6, 1993Release Date
Porgy and Bess (1993)
3h 4m
Running Time
October 6, 1993Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Willard White
Porgy
Cynthia Haymon
Bess
Gregg Baker
Crown
Cynthia Clarey
Serena
Marietta Simpson
Maria
Damon Evans
Sportin' Life
Paula Ingram
Clara
Gordon Hawkins
Jake
Barrington Coleman
Mingo
Harolyn Blackwell
Clara
Trevor Nunn
Director
DuBose Heyward
Writer
Dorothy Heyward
Writer
George Gershwin
Music / Songs / Original Music Composer
Ira Gershwin
Lyricist
Chris Townsend
Director of Photography
Details.
This Movie Is About.
opera
disability
sex worker
black singer
black love
glyndebourne
disabled protagonist
tv movie
disabled male lead
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