The Black Duke
Il duca nero
“All the Spectacle and Splendor of a violent, sinful era!”
Synopsis
Cesar Borgia--a cardinal in the Catholic church, a confidant of the Pope and a member of one of the wealthiest and most powerful families in 16th-century Italy--must deal with a host of political and personal crises. He is having problems with his mistress, and members of a secret society called The Black Carnation are out to assassinate him.
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Cameron Mitchell
Cesare Borgia
Conrado San Martín
Riccardo Brancaleone
Maria Grazia Spina
Ginevra
Gloria Milland
Caterina Sforza
Franco Fantasia
Veniero
Robert Dean
Nobleman
Dina De Santis
Lavinia Serpieri
Gloria Fernán Osuna
Lucrezia Borgia
Nino Persello
Tito Serpieri
Gianni Solaro
Captain Serpieri
Giovanni Vari
Commandant Morialdo
Silvio Bagolini
Serafino
Antonio Casagrande
Assassin
Piero Gerlini
Gabino
Giulio Maculani
Giulio
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pino Mercanti
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Amendola
- Original Score
- Giorgio Fabor
- Original Title
- Il duca nero
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Rodes Cinematografica, Hispamer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pino Mercanti
Mario Amendola, Tullio Bruschi, Max di Thiene
Giorgio Fabor
Antonio Macasoli
Jolanda Benvenuti
Tullio Bruschi
Department Leadership Roster
Pino Mercanti
Director
Mario Amendola
Screenplay
Tullio Bruschi
Producer
Giorgio Fabor
Original Music Composer
Antonio Macasoli
Director of Photography
Jolanda Benvenuti
Editor
Alfredo Montori
Production Design
Maria Luisa Panaro
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Duke
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What is The Black Duke about?
Cesar Borgia--a cardinal in the Catholic church, a confidant of the Pope and a member of one of the wealthiest and most powerful families in 16th-century Italy--must deal with a host of political and personal crises. He is having problems with his mistress, and members of a secret society called The Black Carnation are out to assassinate him.
Who directed The Black Duke?
The Black Duke was directed by Pino Mercanti.
Who stars in The Black Duke?
The principal cast of The Black Duke includes Cameron Mitchell, Conrado San Martín, Maria Grazia Spina, Gloria Milland, Franco Fantasia.
When was The Black Duke released and how long is it?
The Black Duke was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Duke?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Duke was composed by Giorgio Fabor.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Duke?
The Black Duke holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).