What is The Black Orchid?
The Black Orchid is a 1959 American drama film directed by Martin Ritt and starring Sophia Loren and Anthony Quinn. Supporting actors in the film include Peter Mark Richman, Virginia Vincent, Frank Puglia, Jimmy Baird, Naomi Stevens, Whit Bissell, and Ina Balin.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Release date
- Feb 12, 1959
- Genres
- Romance, Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10
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The Black Orchid is a 1959 American drama film directed by Martin Ritt and starring Sophia Loren and Anthony Quinn. Supporting actors in the film include Peter Mark Richman, Virginia Vincent, Frank Puglia, Jimmy Baird, Naomi Stevens, Whit Bissell, and Ina Balin. The story follows an aging widower who fights family disapproval when he falls in love with a gangster's widow. The film runs for one hour and thirty-four minutes and was released in the United States on February 12, 1959. It encompasses the genres of romance and drama, and carries the promotional tagline of being more than a story of love, but a story of life.
Should you watch it?
“An aging widower fights family disapproval when he falls in love with a gangster's widow.”
- It stars Sophia Loren and Anthony Quinn.
- It is directed by Martin Ritt.
- It features a story about an aging widower falling in love with a gangster's widow while facing family disapproval.
- Viewers seeking fast-paced action may find the romantic drama slow.
Watch it if you enjoy classic romantic dramas starring Sophia Loren and Anthony Quinn.
The film maintains a dramatic tone typical of 1950s cinema with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes, making it suitable for viewers interested in classic romance and drama.
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Where can I stream The Black Orchid?
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Is The Black Orchid worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of classic 1950s cinema, featuring performances by lead actors Sophia Loren and Anthony Quinn under the direction of Martin Ritt.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.
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The Black Orchid is a feature-length theatrical film rather than a television series, so it does not have episodes.
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