Porgy and Bess
Porgy and Bess
Release: 1959-06-24·Runtime: 138m·★ 6.1
MusicDramaRomance
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Pearl Baileyas Maria
Clarence Museas Peter
Maya Angelouas Dancer
Sidney Poitieras Porgy
Ruth Attawayas Serena Robbins
Dorothy Dandridgeas Bess
Claude Akinsas Detective
Ivan Dixonas Jim
Scatman Crothersas Crabman
Nichelle Nicholsas Dancer
Sammy Davis Jr.as Sportin' Life
Brock Petersas Crowne
Diahann Carrollas Clara
Leslie Scottas Jake
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