Porgy and Bess

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.

Release Date

October 6, 1993

Status

Released

Original Title

Porgy and Bess

Runtime

3h 4min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC