
Porgy and Bess 1993
Overview
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.
Director: Trevor Nunn
Cast

Willard White
Porgy

Cynthia Haymon
Bess
Gregg Baker
Crown

Cynthia Clarey
Serena

Marietta Simpson
Maria

Damon Evans
Sportin' Life
Paula Ingram
Clara / Annie (singing voice)
Gordon Hawkins
Jake
D. Alonzo Washington
Robbins
Mervin Wallace
Peter