
Porgy and Bess (1993)
Released:
1993-10-06
Duration:
3hr 4min
Rating 6.5
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.
Production Companies

BBC
Additional Info
Budget | $0.00 |
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Revenue | $0.00 |
Original Language | en |
Popularity | 0.239 |
Directed By
Trevor Nunn
Crew
Music
George Gershwin
George Gershwin
Writer
DuBose Heyward
DuBose Heyward
Director
Trevor Nunn
Trevor Nunn
Writer
Dorothy Heyward
Dorothy Heyward
Lyricist
Ira Gershwin
Ira Gershwin
Songs
George Gershwin
George Gershwin
Original Music Composer
George Gershwin
George Gershwin
Director of Photography
Chris Townsend
Chris Townsend
TOP CAST

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