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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.

Release: 1993-10-06
Runtime: 184 min
Rating: 7 / 10
Cast
Willard White
Willard White
Porgy
Cynthia Haymon
Cynthia Haymon
Bess
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Gregg Baker
Crown
Cynthia Clarey
Cynthia Clarey
Serena
Marietta Simpson
Marietta Simpson
Maria
Damon Evans
Damon Evans
Sportin' Life
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Paula Ingram
Clara / Annie (singing voice)
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Gordon Hawkins
Jake
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D. Alonzo Washington
Robbins
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Mervin Wallace
Peter
Barrington Coleman
Barrington Coleman
Mingo
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William B. Johnson
Frazier
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Camella Johnson
Strawberry Woman
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Colenton Freeman
Nelson / Crabman
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Yolanda Grant
Annie
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Maureen Brathwaite
Lily
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Curtis Watson
Jim
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Autris Paige
Undertaker