Porgy and Bess (1993): Cast
Porgy and Bess is a 1993 music drama directed by Trevor Nunn, starring Willard White as Porgy, Cynthia Haymon and Alan Tilvern. It runs 3 hours 4 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 4m (184 min)
- Director
- Trevor Nunn
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Porgy and Bess About?
The premise of Porgy and Bess without spoilers.
Set in Charleston, South Carolina, the film follows a disabled beggar who falls in love with a prostitute, capturing the tragic romance at the heart of Gershwin’s opera. It is the first cinematic adaptation, employing Gershwin’s original orchestrations and nearly the entire score, with only one major musical cut.
Porgy and Bess Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- drama episode
- musical episode
- romance episode
- character names as episode title
- gershwin
- opera
- lovers living together
- disabled man in love
- disability
- drugs
- hurricane
- american
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- based on play
Porgy and Bess Cast & Characters
Willard White leads the cast as Porgy, with Cynthia Haymon as Bess and Alan Tilvern as Detective. Directed by Trevor Nunn; 56 actors are credited in all.
- Director Trevor Nunn
- Willard White as Porgy
- Cynthia Haymon as Bess
- Alan Tilvern as Detective
- Marc Summers as Chorus
Also Starring in Porgy and Bess
· 52 more- Ewart James Walters Chorus
- Ted Maynard Mr. Archdale
- Billy J. Mitchell Coroner
- Linda Thompson Neighbour
- Gregg Baker Crown
- Damon Evans Sportin' Life
- Trevor Michael Georges Chorus
- Harolyn Blackwell Clara (singing voice)
- Annabelle Williams Chorus
- Paula Ingram Clara / Annie (singing voice)
- Gordon Hawkins Jake
- Ron Travis Policeman
- William B. Johnson Frazier
- Andrez Harriott Scipio
- Marietta Simpson Maria
- Cynthia Clarey Serena
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- Mervin Wallace Peter
- D. Alonzo Washington Robbins
- Barrington Coleman Mingo
- Camella Johnson Strawberry Woman
- Colenton Freeman Nelson / Crabman
- Yolanda Grant Annie
- Maureen Brathwaite Lily
- Curtis Watson Jim
- Autris Paige Undertaker
- Wayne Marshall Jasbo
- Bruce Hubbard Jake (singing voice)
- Johnny Worthy Robbins (singing voice)
- Steve Agyei Dancer
- Bruce Leader Dancer
- Antonia Adellita Chorus
- Earlene Bentley Chorus
- Alison Buchanan Chorus
- Sheelagh Ferrell Chorus
- Pauline Forrest-Watson Chorus
- Anne Fridal Chorus
- Olive Murray Chorus
- Angela Caesar Chorus
- Denise Hector Chorus
- Hyacinth Nicholls Chorus
- Ademilola Oduwole Chorus
- Kay Maria Smith Chorus
- Feliziano Flores Chorus
- Lloyd Newton Chorus
- Tarcissius Januel Chorus
- Richie Pitts Chorus
- Ismail Taylor-Kamara Chorus
- Ronald Samm Chorus
- John Harman Chorus
- Louis De Costa Johnson Chorus
- Abraham Osuagwu Chorus
- Nigel Roche Chorus
More from Trevor Nunn
More films directed by Trevor Nunn, best-rated first: Lady Jane, Red Joan, Prisoner C33 and King Lear.
Porgy and Bess Also Known As
Also known as “Порги и Бесс”.
- Also known as
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- Порги и Бесс
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Porgy and Bess FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Porgy and Bess, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Porgy and Bess?
Porgy and Bess runs 3 hours 4 minutes (184 minutes).
When was Porgy and Bess released?
Porgy and Bess was released on October 6, 1993.
Who directed Porgy and Bess?
Porgy and Bess was directed by Trevor Nunn.
More films by Trevor Nunn Who is in the cast of Porgy and Bess?
Porgy and Bess stars Willard White as Porgy, Cynthia Haymon as Bess and Alan Tilvern as Detective, among 56 credited actors.
Does Porgy and Bess have a post-credit scene?
No. Porgy and Bess has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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