Porgy and Bess
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.
Main Cast
Movie Details
Production Info
- Director:
- Trevor Nunn
- Production:
- BBC
Key Crew
- Music:
- George Gershwin
- Songs:
- George Gershwin
- Original Music Composer:
- George Gershwin
Locations and Languages
- Country:
- US; GB
- Filming:
- GB
- Languages:
- en