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The Black Orchid - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-09
Top Cast
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Sophia Loren
Rose Bianco
Anthony Quinn
Frank Valente
Peter Mark Richman
Noble
Virginia Vincent
Alma Gallo
Frank Puglia
Henry Gallo
Jimmy Baird
Ralph Bianco
Naomi Stevens
Guilia Gallo
Whit Bissell
Harmon
Robert Carricart
Priest
Joe Di Reda
Joe
Ina Balin
Mary Valente
Irene Seidner
Old Lady in Mourning (uncredited)
Jack Washburn
Tony Bianco
Majel Barrett
Luisa
Vito Scotti
Paul Gallo (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 12, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Stefano
- Original Score
- Alessandro Cicognini
- Original Title
- The Black Orchid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Ritt
Joseph Stefano
Alessandro Cicognini
Robert Burks
Howard A. Smith
Marcello Girosi, Carlo Ponti
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Ritt
Director
Joseph Stefano
Writer
Howard A. Smith
Editor
Marcello Girosi
Producer
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Robert Burks
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Black Orchid.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Orchid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Orchid about?
An aging widower fights family disapproval when he falls in love with a gangster's widow.
Who directed The Black Orchid?
The Black Orchid was directed by Martin Ritt.
Who stars in The Black Orchid?
The principal cast of The Black Orchid includes Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Peter Mark Richman, Virginia Vincent, Frank Puglia.
When was The Black Orchid released and how long is it?
The Black Orchid was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Orchid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Orchid was composed by Alessandro Cicognini.