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Porgy and Bess

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1959 · 138 min Music Drama Romance
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 1959
Country United States of America
Genre Music, Drama, Romance
Director Otto Preminger
Runtime 138 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (24 votes)

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Porgy and Bess has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.1/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1959. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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