The Black Orchid

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Movie Info

In this film, newly widowed florist Rose holds herself responsible for the death of her husband, a well-known gangster. A widower falls in love with Rose, much to the dismay of his daughter, who fears that he will be destroyed as thoroughly as Rose's first husband.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Classics, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed By:

Martin Ritt
Written By:

Joseph Stefano
In Theaters:

Sep 1, 1958 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Jul 29, 1992
Runtime:

96 minutes
Studio:

Paramount Pictures

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Cast

Sophia Loren
as Rose Bianco

Anthony Quinn
as Frank Valente

Jimmy Baird
as Ralph Bianco

Ina Balin
as Mary Valente

Peter Mark Richman
as Noble

Naomi Stevens
as Giulia Gallo

Virginia Vincent
as Alma Gallo

Joe Di Reda
as Joe

Whit Bissell
as Mr. Harmon

Frank Puglia
as Henry Gallo

Robert Carricart
as Priest

Majel Barrett
as Luisa

Zolya Talma
as Consuello

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Critic Reviews for The Black Orchid

All Critics (5) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (4)

Unfortunately, Joseph Stefano, who wrote the original script, did not put into the hands of the director a story that is up to Mr. Quinn.

Mar 25, 2006 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…

Bosley Crowther
New York Times
Top Critic
A seriously bad tearjerker.

Feb 9, 2006 | Full Review…

Time Out
Top Critic
A totally misleading title may have made this a flop at the box office because it had a lot to recommend it as a movie.

Jan 7, 2008 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

TV Guide
Quinn cria um personagem carismático, mas o elenco feminino parece formado apenas por figuras paranóicas e controladoras.

Feb 10, 2004 | Rating: 2/5

Pablo Villaça
Cinema em Cena