Porgy and Bess
Adapted from the Gershwin opera, the story follows a disabled man in a Charleston community and his love for a troubled woman.
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Adapted from the Gershwin opera, the story follows a disabled man in a Charleston community and his love for a troubled woman.
Why watch Otto Preminger directed Sidney Poitier and Dorothy Dandridge, and in 2011 the film was chosen for preservation in the National Film Registry.
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- Where can I watch Porgy and Bess?
- We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for Porgy and Bess in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
- What is Porgy and Bess about?
- Adapted from the Gershwin opera, the story follows a disabled man in a Charleston community and his love for a troubled woman.
- Who is in the cast of Porgy and Bess?
- Porgy and Bess stars Maya Angelou, Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Diahann Carroll and Nichelle Nichols.
- Who directed Porgy and Bess?
- Porgy and Bess was directed by Otto Preminger, Rouben Mamoulian and Paul Helmick.
- When did Porgy and Bess come out?
- Porgy and Bess was released on 1 January 1959.
- How long is Porgy and Bess?
- Porgy and Bess runs 138 minutes (2 h 18 min).
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