PORGY AND BESS (1993)

Porgy and Bess
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Porgy and Bess
Music, Drama
October 6, 1993
English
3h 4m
England, United States
BBC

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 & Characters

Damon Evans

Sportin' Life

Paula Ingram

Clara / Annie (singing voice)

Camella Johnson

Strawberry Woman

Colenton Freeman

Nelson / Crabman

Autris Paige

Undertaker

Bruce Hubbard

Jake (singing voice)

Harolyn Blackwell

Clara (singing voice)

Johnny Worthy

Robbins (singing voice)

Alan Tilvern

Detective

Crew

Trevor Nunn

Director

George Gershwin

Original Music Composer

Chris Townsend

Director of Photography

Greg Smith

Producer

Richard Price

Executive Producer

Dennis Marks

Executive Producer

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