Porgy and Bess(1993)
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 (1993) is a music and drama film directed by Trevor Nunn, released on October 6, 1993 with a runtime of 3h 4m. It stars Willard White, Cynthia Haymon, Gregg Baker and Cynthia Clarey. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Trevor Nunn
- Writers:
- DuBose Heyward, Dorothy Heyward, Ira Gershwin
- Producers:
- Greg Smith, Stephanie Marks
- Cinematographer:
- Chris Townsend
- Composer:
- George Gershwin
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Porgy and Bess Cast & Crew
Main cast
Willard White
as Porgy
Cynthia Haymon
as Bess
- Gregg Baker
Gregg Baker
as Crown
Cynthia Clarey
as Serena
Marietta Simpson
as Maria
Damon Evans
as Sportin' Life
- Paula Ingram
Paula Ingram
as Clara / Annie (singing voice)
- Gordon Hawkins
Gordon Hawkins
as Jake
- D. Alonzo Washington
D. Alonzo Washington
as Robbins
- Mervin Wallace
Mervin Wallace
as Peter
Barrington Coleman
as Mingo
- William B. Johnson
William B. Johnson
as Frazier
Key crew
Directed by Trevor Nunn, written by DuBose Heyward, Dorothy Heyward and Ira Gershwin, produced by Greg Smith and Stephanie Marks.
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Porgy and Bess Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 9 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 (1993) includes Willard White, Cynthia Haymon, Gregg Baker, Cynthia Clarey and Marietta Simpson. The film was directed by Trevor Nunn. 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 October 6, 1993 and runs for 3h 4m.
Is Porgy and Bess worth watching?
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Porgy and Bess (1993) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.