The Black Orchid
1959, English. Directed by Martin Ritt.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Martin RittDirector
- Sophia LorenRose Bianco
- Anthony QuinnFrank Valente
- Peter Mark RichmanNoble
- Virginia VincentAlma Gallo
- Frank PugliaHenry Gallo
- Jimmy BairdRalph Bianco
- Naomi StevensGuilia Gallo
- Whit BissellHarmon
- Robert CarricartPriest
- Joe Di RedaJoe
- Ina BalinMary Valente
- Irene SeidnerOld Lady in Mourning (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 12 February 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joseph Stefano
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The Black Orchid runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Which OTT platform is The Black Orchid on?
The Black Orchid isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Black Orchid?
If you liked The Black Orchid, try Blind, Sylvie's Love, Gabriel's Inferno: Part III.
Who directed The Black Orchid?
The Black Orchid (1959) was directed by Martin Ritt and stars Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Peter Mark Richman.