The Black Orchid

Name: The Black Orchid
Genre: Romance, Drama
Released: 1959
Rating: 63
Cast: Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Peter Mark Richman, Virginia Vincent, Frank Puglia

1959·Movie

1h 34min

Ratings

63/100

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6.4

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About

More than a story of love... a story of life!

An aging widower fights family disapproval when he falls in love with a gangster's widow.

DNA

Genres: Romantic Drama
Mood: SentimentalReflectiveHeartwarmingEmotionalBittersweet
Themes: Family BondsLove Conquers AllOvercoming Prejudice
Plot: Redemption ArcMarital StrugglesForbidden LoveAge Difference RomanceOvercoming Societal Expectations
Pacing: Building SuspenseSlow
Narrative: FlashbacksOpen-Ended Conclusion
Dialog: Philosophical DiscussionsFormal Dialogue
Character Types: Anti-HeroLove InterestEveryman
Time: 1950s
Place: Urban Cityscape
Cinematic Style: Film Noir AestheticsHigh Contrast LightingUse Of Shadows
Costume and Set: Modern AttirePeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

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Crew

Directed by:

Martin Ritt, Clem Jones, Robert Burks

Written by:

Joseph Stefano

Produced by:

Marcello Girosi, Carlo Ponti

Cast

Sophia Loren

Rose Bianco

Anthony Quinn

Frank Valente

Peter Mark Richman

Noble

Virginia Vincent

Alma Gallo

Frank Puglia

Henry Gallo

Naomi Stevens

Guilia Gallo

Whit Bissell

Harmon

Robert Carricart

Priest

Ina Balin

Mary Valente

Irene Seidner

Old Lady in Mourning (uncredited)

Majel Barrett

Luisa

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