Porgy and Bess

Trevor Nunn
1993-10-06


6
184 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Willard White Porgy Unowned
Cynthia Haymon Bess Unowned
Gregg Baker Crown Unowned
Cynthia Clarey Serena Unowned
Marietta Simpson Maria Unowned
Damon Evans Sportin' Life Unowned
Paula Ingram Clara Unowned
Gordon Hawkins Jake Unowned
Barrington Coleman Mingo Unowned