Storyline

In this legendary Gershwin opera set among the black residents of a fishing village in 1912 South Carolina, Bess - a woman with a disreputable history - tries to break free from her brutish lover Crown after he becomes wanted for murder. The only person willing to overlook her past and offer her shelter is the crippled Porgy. Their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of the townspeople, the presence of her old drug supplier Sportin' Life - and the threatened return of Crown.—scgary66

Plot Keywords

based on play, cripple, divorce, african american, hurricane, love triangle, kidnapping, ferry boat, superstition, fugitive, street vendor, lawyer, arrest, wake, 1910s, picnic, goat, parade, rescue, rape

Short Review

This is a stunning, exciting and moving film, packed with human emotions and cheerful and mournful melodies. It bids fair to be as much a classic on the screen as it is on the stage.

Trailer

Streaming Service

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