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1993 Music Drama 3h 4m

Porgy and Bess

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.

7.0 TMDB RATING
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Principal Cast

Willard White

Porgy

Cynthia Haymon

Bess

Gregg Baker

Crown

Cynthia Clarey

Serena

Marietta Simpson

Maria

Damon Evans

Sportin' Life

Paula Ingram

Clara / Annie (singing voice)

Gordon Hawkins

Jake

D. Alonzo Washington

Robbins

Mervin Wallace

Peter

Barrington Coleman

Mingo

William B. Johnson

Frazier

Camella Johnson

Strawberry Woman

Colenton Freeman

Nelson / Crabman

Yolanda Grant

Annie

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