Porgy and Bess (1959) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Porgy and Bess (1959) — In the early 1900s, the fictional Catfish Row section of Charleston, South Carolina…
Porgy and Bess (1959) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Sidney Poitier as Porgy
- Dorothy Dandridge as Bess
- Sammy Davis Jr. as Sportin' Life
- Pearl Bailey as Maria
- Brock Peters as Crowne
- Diahann Carroll as Clara
- Leslie Scott as Jake
- Ruth Attaway as Serena Robbins
- Claude Akins as Detective
- Clarence Muse as Peter
- Everdinne Wilson as Annie
- Ivan Dixon as Jim
- Scatman Crothers as Crabman
- Maya Angelou as Dancer
- Nichelle Nichols as Dancer
Why Watch Porgy and Bess?
The Vibe: Porgy and Bess is a captivating and well-crafted music and drama and romance movie from 1959. Directed by Otto Preminger, and starring Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis Jr. In the early 1900s, the fictional Catfish Row section of Charleston, South Carolina serves as home to a black fishing community.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.1/10, Porgy and Bess retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends music with drama elements, Porgy and Bess deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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