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Porgy and Bess (1959)
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24 June 1959 (USA) moreTagline:
Introducing a new era in motion pictures!Plot:
In this legendary Gershwin opera set among the black residents of a fishing village in 1912 South Carolina... more | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 4 wins & 8 nominations moreUser Comments:
This is one you never forget. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Sidney Poitier | ... | Porgy |
 | Dorothy Dandridge | ... | Bess |
 | Sammy Davis Jr. | ... | Sportin' Life |
 | Pearl Bailey | ... | Maria |
 | Brock Peters | ... | Crown |
| Leslie Scott | ... | Jake |
| Diahann Carroll | ... | Clara |
| Ruth Attaway | ... | Serena Robbins |
| Claude Akins | ... | Detective |
| Clarence Muse | ... | Peter |
| Everdinne Wilson | ... | Annie |
| Joel Fluellen | ... | Robbins |
| Earl Jackson | ... | Mingo |
| Moses LaMarr | ... | Nelson |
| Margaret Hairston | ... | Lily |
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2.20 : 1 moreFilming Locations:
Samuel Goldwyn/Warner Hollywood Studios - 1041 N. Formosa Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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Referenced in Frank Sinatra's Welcome Home Party for Elvis Presley (1960) (TV) moreSoundtrack:
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I saw this on television more years ago than I can remember, but never forgot the performance of Sammy Davis, Jr. I just by chance thought to look for it on video. This rendition of Porgy and Bess is a treasure. I would love to see it again and introduce my son to it as well. I just can't imagine why it is not heralded as one of the greatest performances Sammy Davis, Jr. every gave. Whoever is responsible for not bringing this to audiences should be ashamed of his/her ignorance. I will continue to look for it though. Maybe the execs responsible for such things will come to realize the forgotten work of so many African American actors.