Plot Summary
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.
Movie Details
- Original Title
- Porgy and Bess
- Status
- released
- Original Language
- en
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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
Maureen Brathwaite
Lily
Curtis Watson
Jim
Autris Paige
Undertaker
Linda Thompson
Neighbour
Andrez Harriott
Scipio
Production Companies
BBC
