The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (2009)
From the San Francisco Opera: "Porgy and Bess" by George Gershwin
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: Francesca Zambello
Genre: Music
Runtime: 158 min
Release Date: April 19, 2009
Cast
- Eric Owens - Porgy
- Laquita Mitchell - Bess
- Lester Lynch - Crown
- Chauncey Packer - Sportin' Life
- Karen Slack - Serena
- Angel Blue - Clara
- Alteouise DeVaughn - Maria
- Eric Greene - Jake
- Michael Bragg - Mingo
- Malesha Jessie - Annie
Screenplay
- Ira Gershwin (Lyricist)
- DuBose Heyward
- DuBose Heyward (Novel)
- DuBose Heyward (Theatre Play)
- Dorothy Heyward (Theatre Play)
Production: San Francisco Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
opera, drug addiction, musical, south carolina, based on play or musical, cripple, poverty row, charleston, 1900s, 20th century, romantic drama
More Films by Director: Francesca Zambello
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gershwins' 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 The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess?
- The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess was directed by Francesca Zambello.
- Who stars in The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess?
- The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess stars Eric Owens, Laquita Mitchell, Lester Lynch, Chauncey Packer, Karen Slack, Angel Blue.
- How long is The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess?
- The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess has a runtime of 2h 38m (158 minutes).
- What genre is The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess?
- The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess is a Music film.
- Where was The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess produced?
- The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess?
- The themes of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess include: Musical Spectacle.