Porgy and Bess (1993)
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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.
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Willard WhitePorgyCynthia HaymonBess
Gregg BakerCrown
Cynthia ClareySerena
Marietta SimpsonMaria
Damon EvansSportin' Life
Paula IngramClara
Gordon HawkinsJake
Barrington ColemanMingoMovie DNA
PacingLongDirector preference60270Actor preference162048 · 1017954 · 188037Country preferenceGbDecade preference1990Runtime preferenceLong
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What is Porgy and Bess about?
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.
How long is Porgy and Bess?
Porgy and Bess has a runtime of 184 minutes.