The Flame and the Arrow
1950, English. Directed by Jacques Tourneur.
All the adventure a man can live, he lives.
Dardo, a Robin Hood-like figure, and his loyal followers use a Roman ruin in Medieval Lombardy as their headquarters as they conduct an insurgency against their Hessian conquerors.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 91 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Flame and the Arrow
The Flame and the Arrow is streaming on TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jacques TourneurDirector
- Burt LancasterDardo Bartoli
- Virginia MayoAnne de Hesse
- Robert DouglasMarchese Alessandro de Granazia
- Aline MacMahonNonna Bartoli
- Frank AllenbyCount 'The Hawk' Ulrich
- Nick CravatPiccolo
- Lynn BaggettFrancesca
- Gordon GebertRudi Bartoli, Dardo's Son
- Norman LloydApollo, the Troubador
- Victor KilianApothecary Mazzoni
- Francis PierlotPapa Pietro
- Robin HughesSkinner
Details
- Released
- 7 July 1950
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Waldo Salt
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The Flame and the Arrow: quick answers
Is The Flame and the Arrow worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 91 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Flame and the Arrow?
The Flame and the Arrow runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Flame and the Arrow have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Flame and the Arrow. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Flame and the Arrow parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Flame and the Arrow is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Flame and the Arrow on?
The Flame and the Arrow is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Flame and the Arrow?
If you liked The Flame and the Arrow, try Robin Hood, Ivanhoe, King Arthur.
Who directed The Flame and the Arrow?
The Flame and the Arrow (1950) was directed by Jacques Tourneur and stars Burt Lancaster, Virginia Mayo, Robert Douglas.