Porgy and Bess
(1993)
October 6, 1993• 3h 4m
72%
TMDB ScoreOverview
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.
Trevor Nunn
Director
Top Billed Cast
WW
Willard White
Porgy
CH
Cynthia Haymon
Bess
GB
Gregg Baker
Crown
CC
Cynthia Clarey
Serena
MS
Marietta Simpson
Maria
DE
Damon Evans
Sportin' Life
PI
Paula Ingram
Clara / Annie (singing voice)
GH
Gordon Hawkins
Jake
DAW
D. Alonzo Washington
Robbins
MW
Mervin Wallace
Peter
