Porgy and Bess

The Goldwyn Touch!...more dramatic than ever before!

⭐ 6.1 /10 24 votes

June 24, 1959 2h 18m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Otto Preminger
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Dorothy Heyward, DuBose Heyward
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Samuel Goldwyn Productions
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.1/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $7,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

Sidney Poitier

Porgy

Dorothy Dandridge

Bess

Sammy Davis Jr.

Sportin' Life

Pearl Bailey

Maria

Brock Peters

Crowne

Diahann Carroll

Clara

Leslie Scott

Jake

Ruth Attaway

Serena Robbins

Claude Akins

Detective

Clarence Muse

Peter

Everdinne Wilson

Annie

Ivan Dixon

Jim

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Porgy and Bess released?

Porgy and Bess was released on June 24, 1959.

How long is Porgy and Bess?

The runtime of Porgy and Bess is 2h 18m.

What genre is Porgy and Bess?

Porgy and Bess is a Music, Drama, Romance movie.

What is the rating of Porgy and Bess?

Porgy and Bess has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Porgy and Bess?

Porgy and Bess is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Porgy and Bess?

Porgy and Bess was directed by Otto Preminger.

Who stars in Porgy and Bess?

The main cast of Porgy and Bess includes Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis Jr..

What language is Porgy and Bess in?

Porgy and Bess is originally in English.