Porgy and Bess (1993)
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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Cast
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Willard White | As: Porgy |
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Cynthia Haymon | As: Bess |
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Gregg Baker | As: Crown |
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Cynthia Clarey | As: Serena |
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Marietta Simpson | As: Maria |
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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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Cast
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Willard White |
Porgy |
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Cynthia Haymon |
Bess |
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Gregg Baker |
Crown |
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Cynthia Clarey |
Serena |
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Marietta Simpson |
Maria |
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Damon Evans |
Sportin' Life |
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Paula Ingram |
Clara |
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Gordon Hawkins |
Jake |
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Barrington Coleman |
Mingo |
Directed By
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Trevor Nunn |
Director |
Writing Credits
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DuBose Heyward |
Writer |
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Dorothy Heyward |
Writer |
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Ira Gershwin |
Lyricist |
Production Crew
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Costume and Makeup
Sound
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George Gershwin |
Music |
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George Gershwin |
Songs |
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George Gershwin |
Original Music Composer |
Visual Effects
Camera
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Chris Townsend |
Director of Photography |
Lighting
Art Department
Other Crew
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