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Porgy and Bess

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George Gershwin's folk opera transferred to the screen by producer Samuel Goldwyn. Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis Jr., Pearl Bailey. Crown: Brock Peters. Clara: Diahann Carroll. Jake: Leslie Scott. Beautifully sung and visually stunning. Otto Preminger directed.

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Awards

  • 1960 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - nominated
  • 1960 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - nominated
  • 1960 - Golden Globe - Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy - nominated
  • 1960 - Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture - Musical - winner

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Sidney Poitier
Porgy
Dorothy Dandridge
Bess
Sammy Davis Jr.
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