Movie Description

Porgy and Bess

(1993)

Overview

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.

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Original TitlePorgy and Bess

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1993-10-06

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 03h 04m

Production CompaniesBBC

Genres

  • Music
  • Drama