About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
1959
Runtime
2h 18m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.3/10
Votes
26
Genre
Music, Drama, Romance
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$7.0M
Cast
fisherman
musical
south carolina
based on opera
charleston
1900s
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Questions about Porgy and Bess
How long is Porgy and Bess?
Porgy and Bess has a runtime of 2h 18m (2 hours and 18 minutes).
Who directed Porgy and Bess?
Porgy and Bess was directed by Otto Preminger and released in 1959.
What genre is Porgy and Bess?
Porgy and Bess is a Music, Drama, Romance film (1959).
Who stars in Porgy and Bess?
The cast of Porgy and Bess includes Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis Jr., Pearl Bailey, Brock Peters.
What is the TMDB rating for Porgy and Bess?
Porgy and Bess has a TMDB rating of 6.3/10 based on 26 votes.
