Porgy and Bess

★ 10.0(1)20022h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Tazewell Thompson
Release date: 2002-03-20
Runtime: 2h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: PBS

About Porgy and Bess

Porgy and Bess is a 2002 movie in the Music genre, directed by Tazewell Thompson, starring Marquita Lister, Alvy Powell and Timothy Robert Blevins. It has a runtime of 2 hours 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Porgy and Bess in Brazil — 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

Marquita Lister

Bess

Alvy Powell

Porgy

Timothy Robert Blevins

Crown

Sabrina Elaine Carten

Maria

Dwayne Clark

Sportin' Life

David Aron Damane

Jake

Darryl Reuben Hall

Company

Wynn Harmon

The Detective

Charles Mandracchia

Policeman

Angela Renée Simpson

Serena

Martin Sola

Nelson

Themes & keywords

drug addictionmusicalsouth carolinabased on play or musicalpoverty rowcharleston1900s20th centuryromantic drama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Porgy and Bess in Brazil?+

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Is Porgy and Bess on Netflix?+

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How long is Porgy and Bess?+

Porgy and Bess has a runtime of 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).

Who stars in Porgy and Bess?+

Porgy and Bess stars Marquita Lister, Alvy Powell, Timothy Robert Blevins, Sabrina Elaine Carten and Dwayne Clark.

When did Porgy and Bess come out?+

Porgy and Bess is a 2002 movie directed by Tazewell Thompson.

What genre is Porgy and Bess?+

Porgy and Bess is Music film.

Who directed Porgy and Bess?+

Porgy and Bess was directed by Tazewell Thompson.