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The Black Orchid (1958)
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24 March 1959 (West Germany) moreTagline:
More than a story of love... a story of life!Plot:
After mobsters murder her husband, Rose Bianco works long hours making artificial flowers, to support herself and her son... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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1 win & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
A well told story of love, adversity and second chances. moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Sophia Loren | ... | Rose Bianco |
 | Anthony Quinn | ... | Frank Valente |
 | Peter Mark Richman | ... | Noble |
 | Virginia Vincent | ... | Alma Gallo |
| Frank Puglia | ... | Henry Gallo |
| Jimmy Baird | ... | Ralph Bianco |
 | Naomi Stevens | ... | Guilia Gallo |
| Whit Bissell | ... | Mr. Harmon |
| Robert Carricart | ... | Priest |
| Joe Di Reda | ... | Joe |
| Jack Washburn | ... | Tony Bianco |
| Ina Balin | ... | Mary Valente |
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Brazil:94 min | USA:96 min | Argentina:98 minCountry:
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Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Fun Stuff
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Sophia Loren was 23 years old during filming, only 10 years older than the actor playing her juvenile son. moreQuotes:
Frank Valente: Working at night? Even God doesn't work at night.Rose Bianco: To make a living people do many things God doesn't do.
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Sophia Loren won the Venice Film Festival best actress award for her portrayal of Rose Bianco (White Rose) in The Black Orchid. The remainder of the cast are equally impressive (with a special nod to Anthony Quinn) in this engrossing drama. Pop some corn, turn the phone off and enjoy.