Porgy and Bess (2002)

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.

Director: Tazewell Thompson
Genre: Music
Runtime: 153 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: George Gershwin
Production: PBS, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Musical Spectacle

Keywords

drug addiction, musical, south carolina, based on play or musical, poverty row, charleston, 1900s, 20th century, romantic drama

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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 Porgy and Bess?
Porgy and Bess was directed by Tazewell Thompson.
Who stars in Porgy and Bess?
Porgy and Bess stars Marquita Lister, Alvy Powell, Timothy Robert Blevins, Sabrina Elaine Carten, Dwayne Clark, David Aron Damane.
How long is Porgy and Bess?
Porgy and Bess has a runtime of 2h 33m (153 minutes).
What genre is Porgy and Bess?
Porgy and Bess is a Music film.
Where was Porgy and Bess produced?
Porgy and Bess was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Porgy and Bess?
The themes of Porgy and Bess include: Musical Spectacle.