Porgy and Bess (1959)
- IMDb Rating6.3
- Year1959
- Release dateJun 24, 1959
- StarsSidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis Jr., Pearl Bailey
Porgy and Bess
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.
Porgy and Bess Synopsis
Porgy and Bess (1959) holds a 6.3/10 audience rating on 1337x. "The Goldwyn Touch!...more dramatic than ever before!" This captivating Music and Drama film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by Otto Preminger, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis Jr., the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. 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 th...
