Movie

Porgy and Bess

★ 7.2(9)19933h 4m

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Good to know

Director: Trevor Nunn
Release date: 1993-10-06
Runtime: 3h 4m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Porgy and Bess

Porgy and Bess is a 1993 movie in the Music and Drama genres, directed by Trevor Nunn, starring Willard White, Cynthia Haymon and Gregg Baker. It has a runtime of 3 hours 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Porgy and Bess in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Willard White

Porgy

Cynthia Haymon

Bess

Gregg Baker

Crown

Cynthia Clarey

Serena

Marietta Simpson

Maria

Damon Evans

Sportin' Life

Paula Ingram

Clara / Annie (singing voice)

Gordon Hawkins

Jake

D. Alonzo Washington

Robbins

Mervin Wallace

Peter

Barrington Coleman

Mingo

William B. Johnson

Frazier

Themes & keywords

operadisabilityblack singersex workerglyndebourneblack love

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Porgy and Bess in Austria?+

Porgy and Bess is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Austria. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Porgy and Bess on Netflix?+

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How long is Porgy and Bess?+

Porgy and Bess has a runtime of 3 hours 4 minutes (184 minutes).

Who stars in Porgy and Bess?+

Porgy and Bess stars Willard White, Cynthia Haymon, Gregg Baker, Cynthia Clarey and Marietta Simpson.

When did Porgy and Bess come out?+

Porgy and Bess is a 1993 movie directed by Trevor Nunn.

What genre is Porgy and Bess?+

Porgy and Bess is Music and Drama film.

Who directed Porgy and Bess?+

Porgy and Bess was directed by Trevor Nunn.