The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess(2009)
From the San Francisco Opera: "Porgy and Bess" by George Gershwin
The Gershwins' 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.
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (2009) is a music film directed by Francesca Zambello, released on April 19, 2009 with a runtime of 2h 38m. It stars Eric Owens, Laquita Mitchell, Lester Lynch and Chauncey Packer. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Francesca Zambello
- Writers:
- Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward, DuBose Heyward
- Production:
- San Francisco Opera
- Status:
- Released
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The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eric Owens
as Porgy
Laquita Mitchell
as Bess
- Lester Lynch
Lester Lynch
as Crown
- Chauncey Packer
Chauncey Packer
as Sportin' Life
- Karen Slack
Karen Slack
as Serena
Angel Blue
as Clara
- Alteouise DeVaughn
Alteouise DeVaughn
as Maria
- Eric Greene
Eric Greene
as Jake
- Michael Bragg
Michael Bragg
as Mingo
- Malesha Jessie
Malesha Jessie
as Annie
- Samantha McElhaney
Samantha McElhaney
as Strawberry Woman
- Amber Mercomes
Amber Mercomes
as Lily
Key crew
Directed by Francesca Zambello, written by Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward and DuBose Heyward.
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The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess Reviews & Ratings
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The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess – Frequently Asked Questions
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The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (2009) is available to stream on BroadwayHD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess?
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The main cast of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (2009) includes Eric Owens, Laquita Mitchell, Lester Lynch, Chauncey Packer and Karen Slack. The film was directed by Francesca Zambello. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess released?
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The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess was released on April 19, 2009 and runs for 2h 38m.
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The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (2009) 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.
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