Porgy and Bess

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Released October 06, 1993

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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.

Runtime

3h 4m


Origin Country

United Kingdom


Original Language

English


Original Title

Porgy and Bess


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United Kingdom

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    BBC

    United Kingdom

Crew

Posters

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