Porgy and Bess(2002)
Porgy and Bess Synopsis
In the early 1900s, the fictional Catfish Row section of Charleston, South Carolina serves as home to a black fishing community. Crippled beggar Porgy, who travels about in a goat-drawn cart, loves the drug-addicted Bess, who lives with stevedore Crown, the local bully.
Porgy and Bess (2002) is a music film directed by Tazewell Thompson, released on March 20, 2002 with a runtime of 2h 33m. It stars Marquita Lister, Alvy Powell, Timothy Robert Blevins and Sabrina Elaine Carten. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Tazewell Thompson
- Writers:
- Dorothy Heyward, Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward
- Production:
- PBS, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
- Status:
- Released
Porgy and Bess Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Marquita Lister
Marquita Lister
as Bess
- Alvy Powell
Alvy Powell
as Porgy
- Timothy Robert Blevins
Timothy Robert Blevins
as Crown
- Sabrina Elaine Carten
Sabrina Elaine Carten
as Maria
- Dwayne Clark
Dwayne Clark
as Sportin' Life
David Aron Damane
as Jake
- Darryl Reuben Hall
Darryl Reuben Hall
as Company
- Wynn Harmon
Wynn Harmon
as The Detective
- Charles Mandracchia
Charles Mandracchia
as Policeman
- Angela Renée Simpson
Angela Renée Simpson
as Serena
- Martin Sola
Martin Sola
as Nelson
Key crew
Directed by Tazewell Thompson, written by Dorothy Heyward, Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward.
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Porgy and Bess Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Porgy and Bess – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Porgy and Bess?
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The main cast of Porgy and Bess (2002) includes Marquita Lister, Alvy Powell, Timothy Robert Blevins, Sabrina Elaine Carten and Dwayne Clark. The film was directed by Tazewell Thompson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Porgy and Bess released?
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Porgy and Bess was released on March 20, 2002 and runs for 2h 33m.
Is Porgy and Bess worth watching?
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Porgy and Bess (2002) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.