Porgy and Bess

Unrated

10/6/19933h 4m

Theatrical Release (US)

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.

Director:

Trevor Nunn

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

opera
disability
black singer
sex worker
glyndebourne
black love

Cast

Willard White

~ as ~

Porgy

Cynthia Haymon

~ as ~

Bess

Gregg Baker

~ as ~

Crown

Cynthia Clarey

~ as ~

Serena

Marietta Simpson

~ as ~

Maria

Damon Evans

~ as ~

Sportin' Life

Paula Ingram

~ as ~

Clara / Annie (singing voice)

Gordon Hawkins

~ as ~

Jake

D. Alonzo Washington

~ as ~

Robbins

Mervin Wallace

~ as ~

Peter

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