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Porgy and Bess( 1993)

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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Willard White

      Porgy

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      Cynthia Haymon

      Bess

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      Gregg Baker

      Crown

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      Cynthia Clarey

      Serena

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      Marietta Simpson

      Maria

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      Damon Evans

      Sportin' Life

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      Paula Ingram

      Clara

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      Gordon Hawkins

      Jake

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      Barrington Coleman

      Mingo

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • opera
    • disability
    • black singer
    • sex worker
    • glyndebourne
    • black love
    • disabled protagonist
    • disabled male lead