Porgy and Bess (1959)
A woman whose past is scorned by nearly everyone around her meets a man who'd love her regardlessly- if only everyone else would allow them to.
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Porgy -
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Crown -
Jake -
Clara -
Serena Robbins -
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Peter -
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Robbins
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Mingo
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Nelson
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Lily
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Directors:
Otto Preminger , Rouben MamoulianWriters:
Dorothy Heyward (play), DuBose Heyward (libretto), DuBose Heyward (play), N. Richard Nash (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Sidney Poitier had adamantly refused to take the role of Porgy when offered it by Samuel Goldwyn because he felt it perpetuated stereotypes of blacks of a bygone era. However, he was convinced to accept the project by friends and colleagues because a refusal of a Samuel Goldwyn offer would probably have ended his career in films.
Quotes
Maria:
You bring trouble enough. Now, get out before the police come.
Bess:
You wouldn't have a heart and let me in?
Maria:
Not till help freeze.
Alternate Versions
Although this film has never been officially released on any home media format, numerous bootleg copies, running 115 minutes, are available on VHS and DVD-R. The full-length original version runs 138 minutes, not including overture and entr'acte music.
Soundtracks
I Ain't Got No ShameMusic by George Gershwin
Lyrics by DuBose Heyward
Sung by The Ken Darby Singers at the picnic
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Drama | Musical | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
14 October 1959Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Samuel Goldwyn Studios - 7200 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$7,000,000 (estimated)
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