Movie Description
Porgy and Bess
(1959)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Porgy
Bess
Sportin' Life
Maria
Crowne
Clara
Jake
Serena Robbins
Detective
Peter
Annie
Jim
Crabman
Dancer
Dancer
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Facts
Original TitlePorgy and Bess
Status Released
Release Information
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1959-06-24
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 18m
Budget₹ 7000000
Revenue₹ 3500000
Production CompaniesSamuel Goldwyn Productions
Genres
- Music
- Drama
- Romance




















































