Movie

Porgy and Bess

“The Goldwyn Touch!...more dramatic than ever before!”

★ 6.3(27)19592h 18m

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Good to know

Director: Otto Preminger
Release date: 1959-06-24
Runtime: 2h 18m
Language: English
Box office: $3,500,000
Budget: $7,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Samuel Goldwyn Productions

Porgy and Bess — trailer

About Porgy and Bess

Porgy and Bess is a 1959 movie in the Music, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Otto Preminger, starring Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge and Sammy Davis Jr.. It has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Porgy and Bess in Italy — 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

Sidney Poitier

Porgy

Dorothy Dandridge

Bess

Sammy Davis Jr.

Sportin' Life

Pearl Bailey

Maria

Brock Peters

Crowne

Diahann Carroll

Clara

Leslie Scott

Jake

Ruth Attaway

Serena Robbins

Claude Akins

Detective

Clarence Muse

Peter

Everdinne Wilson

Annie

Ivan Dixon

Jim

Themes & keywords

fishermanmusicalsouth carolinabased on operacharleston1900s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Porgy and Bess in Italy?+

Porgy and Bess is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. 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 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

Who stars in Porgy and Bess?+

Porgy and Bess stars Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis Jr., Pearl Bailey and Brock Peters.

When did Porgy and Bess come out?+

Porgy and Bess is a 1959 movie directed by Otto Preminger.

What genre is Porgy and Bess?+

Porgy and Bess is Music, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Porgy and Bess?+

Porgy and Bess was directed by Otto Preminger.