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Porgy and Bess

6.40

Good

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Porgy and Bess is a 1959 film adaptation of George Gershwin’s operatic work. It draws upon several preceding adaptations including Heyward's novel and stage play, translating the musical material into spoken dialogue through a screenplay by N. Richard Nash. The Library of Congress selected it for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2011.

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Country	United States
Year	1959

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What is Porgy and Bess?

Porgy and Bess is a 1959 film adaptation of George Gershwin’s operatic work. It draws upon several preceding adaptations including Heyward's novel and stage play, translating the musical material into spoken dialogue through a screenplay by N. Richard Nash. The Library of Congress selected it for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2011.

How good is Porgy and Bess?

Porgy and Bess scores 6.40/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Romance Movie category.

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