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Porgy and Bess

NR19592h 18mOtto Preminger
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 71% · Metacritic 77

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"The Goldwyn Touch!...more dramatic than ever before!"

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.

MusicDramaRomance
FishermanMusicalSouth CarolinaBased On OperaCharleston1900s

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Frequently asked questions

What is Porgy and Bess (1959) about?

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.

Who stars in Porgy and Bess?

Porgy and Bess stars Sidney Poitier (Porgy), Dorothy Dandridge (Bess), Sammy Davis Jr. (Sportin' Life), Pearl Bailey (Maria), Brock Peters (Crowne). The film was directed by Otto Preminger.

How long is Porgy and Bess?

Porgy and Bess has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1959. It is rated NR.

Is Porgy and Bess worth watching?

Porgy and Bess holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 71. Fans of Music, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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