Porgy and Bess

Overview

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.

Director: Trevor Nunn

Cast

Willard White

Porgy

Cynthia Haymon

Bess

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Gregg Baker

Crown

Cynthia Clarey

Serena

Marietta Simpson

Maria

Damon Evans

Sportin' Life

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Paula Ingram

Clara / Annie (singing voice)

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Gordon Hawkins

Jake

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D. Alonzo Washington

Robbins

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Mervin Wallace

Peter