The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
“From the San Francisco Opera: "Porgy and Bess" by George Gershwin”
Synopsis
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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Porgy and Bess 2008-09 [Teaser PBS]
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-21
Top Cast
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Eric Owens
Porgy
Laquita Mitchell
Bess
Lester Lynch
Crown
Chauncey Packer
Sportin' Life
Karen Slack
Serena
Angel Blue
Clara
Alteouise DeVaughn
Maria
Eric Greene
Jake
Michael Bragg
Mingo
Malesha Jessie
Annie
Samantha McElhaney
Strawberry Woman
Amber Mercomes
Lily
Michael Austin
Robbins
Ashley Faatoalia
Crab Man
Calvin Lee
Peter
Frederick Matthews
Nelson
Earl Hazell
Jim
Kenneth Overton
Frazier
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesca Zambello
- Screenplay & Story
- Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward, Dorothy Heyward
- Original Title
- The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Production Studios
- San Francisco Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesca Zambello
Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward, Dorothy Heyward
David Gockley
Department Leadership Roster
Francesca Zambello
Director
DuBose Heyward
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
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What is The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess 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 directed The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess?
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess was directed by Francesca Zambello.
Who stars in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess?
The principal cast of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess includes Eric Owens, Laquita Mitchell, Lester Lynch, Chauncey Packer, Karen Slack.
When was The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess released and how long is it?
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 38m.
Is The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess based on a book or true story?
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "DuBose Heyward".