The Black Tulip
La Tulipe noire
Synopsis
Aristocrat Guillaume de Saint Preux leads a double life as a masked bandit known as the Black Tulip. The Black Tulip only robs rich aristocrats, so the local peasants regard him as a hero. Baron La Mouche is convinced Guillaume is the Tulip. During a robbery, he scars the Tulip's face, and hopes to use this to expose Guillaume, but Guillaume is one step ahead.
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Alain Delon
Julien/Guillaume de Saint Preux
Virna Lisi
Caroline 'Caro' Plantin
Adolfo Marsillach
Baron La Mouche
Dawn Addams
La marquise Catherine de Vigogne
Akim Tamiroff
Marquis de Vigogne
Laura Valenzuela
Lisette
George Rigaud
L'intendant général / Chief of Police
Francis Blanche
Plantin
José Jaspe
Brignon
Perla Cristal
José Luis Pellicena
Enrique Ávila
Un villageois / Villager
Álvaro de Luna
Robert Manuel
Le prince Alexandre de Grasillach de Morvan Lobo
Yvan Chiffre
Lucien Callamand
Frontin
Santiago Ontañón
Rico López
Un cavalier / Horseman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian-Jaque
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Andréota, José Luis Dibildos, Henri Jeanson, Christian-Jaque
- Original Score
- Gérard Calvi
- Original Title
- La Tulipe noire
- Country of Origin
- Spain, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, Hungarian, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Flora Film, Mizar Films, Méditerranée Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian-Jaque
Paul Andréota, José Luis Dibildos, Henri Jeanson, Christian-Jaque, Alexandre Dumas
Gérard Calvi
Henri Decaë
Jacques Desagneaux
Vittorio Martino, Leo Cevenini, Georges Cheyko
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Andréota
Screenplay
Christian-Jaque
Director
Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
José Luis Dibildos
Screenplay
Henri Jeanson
Screenplay
Christian-Jaque
Screenplay
Georges Cheyko
Producer
Gérard Calvi
Original Music Composer
Jacques Desagneaux
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Tulip
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Tulip about?
Aristocrat Guillaume de Saint Preux leads a double life as a masked bandit known as the Black Tulip. The Black Tulip only robs rich aristocrats, so the local peasants regard him as a hero. Baron La Mouche is convinced Guillaume is the Tulip. During a robbery, he scars the Tulip's face, and hopes to use this to expose Guillaume, but Guillaume is one step ahead.
Who directed The Black Tulip?
The Black Tulip was directed by Christian-Jaque.
Who stars in The Black Tulip?
The principal cast of The Black Tulip includes Alain Delon, Virna Lisi, Adolfo Marsillach, Dawn Addams, Akim Tamiroff.
When was The Black Tulip released and how long is it?
The Black Tulip was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Tulip?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Tulip was composed by Gérard Calvi.
Is The Black Tulip based on a book or true story?
The Black Tulip is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexandre Dumas".