Porgy and Bess Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Feb. 13, 2020

Porgy and Bess

To Be Announced (TBA)

Producer: Irwin Winkler • Charles Winkler

N/A Drama N/A

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Production Status

Current stage in the film’s journey

Development

Concept

Announced

Development

Pre

Filming

Post

Completed

Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.

February 13, 2020

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Porgy, a disabled black beggar who lives in the slums of Charleston, S.C., attempts to rescue Bess from the clutches of Crown, her violent and possessive lover, and Sportin' Life, the drug dealer.

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Who stars in Porgy and Bess – Cast List

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Who is making Porgy and Bess – Crew List

Director: —
Screenwriters: —
Producers: Charles Winkler
Irwin Winkler

Studios: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Company: Winkler Films

Production – What we know about the Porgy and Bess

Key Facts

The film rights were acquired from George Gershwin Estate (2/13/2020). Opera composed by George Gershwin with libretto by Heyward and lyricist Ira Gershwin.
Based on the 1935 opera/play by George and Ira Gershwin.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2020

Development

Changed Porgy and Bess movie production status. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Apr 2013

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Apr 2013

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Porgy and Bess Release Date: When is the film coming out?

Porgy and Bess is scheduled for release in on To Be Announced (TBA) . There are 9704 9,704 other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including The Last Train to New York, The Rosie Project and Star Wars: New Jedi Order.

The estimated home release date for Porgy and Bess is currently being determined. Stay tuned!