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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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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Trivia
One of only two widescreen films produced by Samuel Goldwyn; the other one was Guys and Dolls (1955).
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
There's A Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon For New YorkMusic by George Gershwin
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Sung by Sammy Davis Jr.
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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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