Porgy and Bess
First aired on Oct 6, 1993
70%
Genres: Music, Drama
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Willard White | Porgy
Cynthia Haymon | Bess
Gregg Baker | Crown
Cynthia Clarey | Serena
Marietta Simpson | Maria
Damon Evans | Sportin' Life
Featured Crew
George Gershwin | Music
DuBose Heyward | Writer
Dorothy Heyward | Writer
Trevor Nunn | Director
Ira Gershwin | Lyricist
George Gershwin | Songs
