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Porgy and Bess

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6.0/10 • 5

1993-10-06 • 3h 4m

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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.

Directors
Trevor Nunn
Writters
DuBose Heyward, Dorothy Heyward

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  1. Willard White

    Willard White

    Porgy

  2. Cynthia Haymon

    Cynthia Haymon

    Bess

  3. Gregg Baker

    Gregg Baker

    Crown

  4. Cynthia Clarey

    Cynthia Clarey

    Serena

  5. Marietta Simpson

    Marietta Simpson

    Maria

  6. Damon Evans

    Damon Evans

    Sportin' Life

  7. Paula Ingram

    Paula Ingram

    Clara

  8. Gordon Hawkins

    Gordon Hawkins

    Jake

  9. Barrington Coleman

    Barrington Coleman

    Mingo

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    Status
    Released
    Original Language
    English
    Budget
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    Revenue
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    Keywords
    operadisabilityblack singersex workerglyndebourneblack lovedisabled protagonistdisabled male lead