Porgy and Bess(1959)
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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 (1959) is a music, drama and romance film directed by Otto Preminger, released on June 24, 1959 with a runtime of 2h 18m. It stars Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis Jr. and Pearl Bailey. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Otto Preminger
- Writers:
- Dorothy Heyward, DuBose Heyward, N. Richard Nash
- Producers:
- Samuel Goldwyn
- Cinematographer:
- Leon Shamroy
- Composer:
- Ken Darby
- Production:
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
- Budget:
- $7,000,000
- Revenue:
- $3,500,000
- Status:
- Released
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Porgy and Bess (1959) Trailer
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Porgy and Bess Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sidney Poitier
as Porgy
Dorothy Dandridge
as Bess
Sammy Davis Jr.
as Sportin' Life
Pearl Bailey
as Maria
Brock Peters
as Crowne
Diahann Carroll
as Clara
Leslie Scott
as Jake
Ruth Attaway
as Serena Robbins
Claude Akins
as Detective
Clarence Muse
as Peter
- Everdinne Wilson
Everdinne Wilson
as Annie
Ivan Dixon
as Jim
Key crew
Directed by Otto Preminger, written by Dorothy Heyward, DuBose Heyward and N. Richard Nash, produced by Samuel Goldwyn.
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Porgy and Bess Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 27 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 (1959) includes Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis Jr., Pearl Bailey and Brock Peters. The film was directed by Otto Preminger. 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 June 24, 1959 and runs for 2h 18m.
Is Porgy and Bess worth watching?
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Porgy and Bess (1959) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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