Porgy and Bess (1959)
Genre: Music / Romance
Duration: 138 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Otto Preminger
Stars: Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge and Sammy Davis Jr.
IMDb score:
6,9 (2.111)
Releasedate: 24 June 1959
This movie is not available on US streaming services.
Porgy and Bess plot
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Porgy is a crippled man who lives in the desolate town of Catfish Row. He is in love with Bess, a beautiful but drug-addicted woman. Bess is nevertheless adored by several men, including Crown, a stupid power, who kills another friend of Bess. Crown flees and Bess hangs out with Porgy, but no one knows what will happen when Crown returns.
Actors and actresses
Porgy
Bess
Sportin' Life
Maria
Crowne
Clara
Jake
Serena Robbins
Detective
Peter
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