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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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- Where can I watch Porgy and Bess online?
- You can stream Porgy and Bess on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Porgy and Bess come out?
- Porgy and Bess was released in 1959.
- What genre is Porgy and Bess?
- Porgy and Bess is a music, drama, and romance film.
- How long is Porgy and Bess?
- Porgy and Bess runs about 2h 18m (138 minutes).
- Who stars in Porgy and Bess?
- Porgy and Bess stars Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis Jr., and Pearl Bailey.
- How is Porgy and Bess rated?
- Porgy and Bess currently scores 6.3 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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