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.
Top Billed Cast
Willard White
Porgy
Cynthia Haymon
Bess
Gregg Baker
Crown
Cynthia Clarey
Serena
Marietta Simpson
Maria
Featured Crew
George Gershwin
Music
DuBose Heyward
Writer
Trevor Nunn
Director
Dorothy Heyward
Writer
Ira Gershwin
Lyricist
George Gershwin
Songs
George Gershwin
Original Music Composer
Chris Townsend
Director of Photography
Simon Rattle
Conductor
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Music
Greg Smith
Producer
Stephanie Marks
Producer