Porgy and Bess (1993)
The story of a disabled beggar in Charleston,S.C. who falls in love with a prostitute, this is the first filmed version of Gershwin's opera which uses Gershwin's own orchestrations and practically all of the music, with only one major cut.
Released: Oct 06, 1993
Runtime: 184 minutes
Stars: Willard White, Cynthia Haymon, Gregg Baker, Cynthia Clarey, Marietta Simpson, Damon Evans
Crew: Trevor Nunn (Director), DuBose Heyward (Writer), Dorothy Heyward (Writer), George Gershwin (Music), George Gershwin (Songs), Ira Gershwin (Lyricist)
