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. Details Casts Posters Title Porgy and Bess Release Date 1993-10-06 Runtime 03 Hours 04 Minutes Genres Music Drama Production Companies BBC Production Countries United Kingdom Willard White... Porgy... Cynthia Haymon... Bess... Gregg Baker... Crown... Cynthia Clarey... Serena... Marietta Simpson... Maria... Damon Evans... Sportin' Life... Paula Ingram... Clara... Gordon Hawkins... Jake... Barrington Coleman... Mingo... Original Size (1000x1500)