The story of a disabled beggar in Charleston,S.C. who falls in love with a prostitute, this is the first filmed version of Gershwin's opera which uses Gershwin's own orchestrations and practically all of the music, with only one major cut.

Willard White
Porgy

Cynthia Haymon
Bess
Gregg Baker
Crown

Cynthia Clarey
Serena

Marietta Simpson
Maria

Damon Evans
Sportin' Life
Paula Ingram
Clara / Annie (singing voice)
Gordon Hawkins
Jake
D. Alonzo Washington
Robbins
Mervin Wallace
Peter

Barrington Coleman
Mingo
William B. Johnson
Frazier
Camella Johnson
Strawberry Woman
Colenton Freeman
Nelson / Crabman
Yolanda Grant
Annie