Black Tights
1961, French. Directed by Terence Young.
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Lively scenes of Paris, all narrated by Maurice Chevalier, link together four dramatic ballet choreographies by Roland Petit: La Croqueuse de diamants (The Gold Digger), Cyrano de Bergerac, Deuil en 24 heures (A Merry Mourning), and Carmen.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Black Tights is streaming on FlixFling in India.
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Cast & crew
- Terence YoungDirector
- Maurice ChevalierHimself / Narrator
- Zizi JeanmaireThe Gold Digger / Carmen
- Roland PetitCyrano / The Suitor / Don José
- Moira ShearerRoxane
- Cyd CharisseThe Widow
- Georges ReichChristian
- Hans van ManenThe Husband / A thug / A bandit
- Henning KronstamThe Toreador
- Gérard LemaîtreThe café waiter / A thug
Details
- Released
- 7 September 1961
- Original title
- 1-2-3-4 ou Les Collants noirs
- Country
- France, Portugal
- Written by
- Roland Petit
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What Black Tights is based on
Black Tights is based on Cyrano de Bergerac (1897) by Edmond Rostand.
1897
Cyrano de Bergerac
By Edmond Rostand
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Black Tights: quick answers
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How long is Black Tights?
Black Tights runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does Black Tights have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Black Tights. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Black Tights parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Black Tights is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Black Tights on?
Black Tights is streaming on FlixFling in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Black Tights?
If you liked Black Tights, try Star!, Honey 3: Dare to Dance, High Strung.
Who directed Black Tights?
Black Tights (1961) was directed by Terence Young and stars Maurice Chevalier, Zizi Jeanmaire, Roland Petit.
What is Black Tights based on?
Black Tights is based on Cyrano de Bergerac (1897) by Edmond Rostand.