Movie Description
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
(2009)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Francesca Zambello
- Writer : DuBose Heyward
- Cast : Eric Owens,Laquita Mitchell,Lester Lynch,Chauncey Packer,Karen Slack,Angel Blue,Alteouise DeVaughn,Eric Greene,Michael Bragg,Malesha Jessie,Samantha McElhaney,Amber Mercomes,Michael Austin,Ashley Faatoalia,Calvin Lee,Frederick Matthews,Earl Hazell,Kenneth Overton,Darren K. Stokes,Richard Farrell,Louis Landman,John Minágro
Cast
Porgy
Bess
Crown
Sportin' Life
Serena
Clara
Maria
Jake
Mingo
Annie
Strawberry Woman
Lily
Robbins
Crab Man
Peter
Nelson
Jim
Frazier
Undertaker
Detective
Policeman
Coroner
Posters
Recommendations
Facts
Original TitleThe Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Status Released
Release Information
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2009-04-19
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 38m
Production CompaniesSan Francisco Opera
Genres
- Music
