Porgy and Bess 1959

In the impoverished tenements of Catfish Row, sultry beauty Bess finds herself torn between her desires for love and freedom. Against the backdrop of jazz and blues, she captivates Porgy, a gentle soul confined to a cart. But Crown's brutal act of violence sends shockwaves through their community, forcing Porgy to confront the darkness head-on.

In the impoverished tenements of Catfish Row, sultry beauty Bess finds herself torn between her desires for love and freedom. Against the backdrop of jazz and blues, she captivates Porgy, a gentle soul confined to a cart. But Crown's brutal act of violence sends shockwaves through their community, forcing Porgy to confront the darkness head-on.

Does Porgy and Bess have end credit scenes?

No!

Porgy and Bess does not have end credit scenes.

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IMDb

7.0 /10

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32nd Academy Awards 1960

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Cinematography (Color)

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Costume Design (Color)

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Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture)

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17th Golden Globe Awards 1960

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Best Film - Musical

Sidney Poitier
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Best Actor - Musical or Comedy

Sidney Poitier
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Best Actress - Musical or Comedy

Dorothy Dandridge

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