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Porgy and Bess (1993)

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.
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Trevor Nunn profile
Trevor Nunn

Director

Cast

Willard White profile
Willard White

Porgy

Cynthia Haymon profile
Cynthia Haymon

Bess

Gregg Baker profile
Gregg Baker

Crown

Cynthia Clarey profile
Cynthia Clarey

Serena

Marietta Simpson profile
Marietta Simpson

Maria

Damon Evans profile
Damon Evans

Sportin' Life

Paula Ingram profile
Paula Ingram

Clara / Annie (singing voice)

Gordon Hawkins profile
Gordon Hawkins

Jake

D. Alonzo Washington profile
D. Alonzo Washington

Robbins

Mervin Wallace profile
Mervin Wallace

Peter

Barrington Coleman profile
Barrington Coleman

Mingo

William B. Johnson profile
William B. Johnson

Frazier

Willard White profile
Willard White

Porgy

Cynthia Haymon profile
Cynthia Haymon

Bess

Gregg Baker profile
Gregg Baker

Crown

Cynthia Clarey profile
Cynthia Clarey

Serena

Marietta Simpson profile
Marietta Simpson

Maria

Damon Evans profile
Damon Evans

Sportin' Life

Paula Ingram profile
Paula Ingram

Clara / Annie (singing voice)

Gordon Hawkins profile
Gordon Hawkins

Jake

D. Alonzo Washington profile
D. Alonzo Washington

Robbins

Mervin Wallace profile
Mervin Wallace

Peter

Barrington Coleman profile
Barrington Coleman

Mingo

William B. Johnson profile
William B. Johnson

Frazier

Extra

Release Date

October 6, 1993

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

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