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Porgy and Bess

A woman with a tumultuous history discovers solace and affection with a compassionate partner who looks beyond her flaws, only to have their relationship challenged by the disapproval of those who surround them.

In the 1912 South Carolina fishing village, a woman with a troubled past, Bess, seeks to escape her abusive lover Crown, who's on the run for murder. Only Porgy, a crippled resident, offers her refuge, but their bond is tested by the community's disapproval, Sportin' Life's influence, and Crown's potential return.

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Info about Porgy and Bess

Studio(s): Samuel Goldwyn Productions, Columbia Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Jun 24, 1959

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $3,500,000.00

Budget: $7,000,000.00

Genres:Drama, Musical, Romance

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