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The Black Rose

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The Black Rose (1950)
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A disinherited 13th Century Saxon nobleman leaves Norman England with an archer friend to seek his fortune in the Far East.A disinherited 13th Century Saxon nobleman leaves Norman England with an archer friend to seek his fortune in the Far East.A disinherited 13th Century Saxon nobleman leaves Norman England with an archer friend to seek his fortune in the Far East.

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  • Director
    • Henry Hathaway
  • Writers
    • Talbot Jennings(screenplay)
    • Thomas B. Costain(novel)
  • Stars
    • Tyrone Power
    • Orson Welles
    • Cécile Aubry
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  • Director
    • Henry Hathaway
  • Writers
    • Talbot Jennings(screenplay)
    • Thomas B. Costain(novel)
  • Stars
    • Tyrone Power
    • Orson Welles
    • Cécile Aubry
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    • 48User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    The Black Rose
    Trailer 2:52
    The Black Rose

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    The Black Rose (1950)
    Tyrone Power and Jack Hawkins in The Black Rose (1950)
    Orson Welles in The Black Rose (1950)
    Cécile Aubry in The Black Rose (1950)
    Tyrone Power in The Black Rose (1950)
    Tyrone Power in The Black Rose (1950)
    Tyrone Power and Cécile Aubry in The Black Rose (1950)
    Tyrone Power in The Black Rose (1950)
    Tyrone Power and Jack Hawkins in The Black Rose (1950)
    Tyrone Power, Cécile Aubry, and Jack Hawkins in The Black Rose (1950)
    Tyrone Power in The Black Rose (1950)
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    Tyrone Power
    Tyrone Power
    • Walter of Gurnieas Walter of Gurnie
    Orson Welles
    Orson Welles
    • Bayanas Bayan
    Cécile Aubry
    Cécile Aubry
    • Maryamas Maryam
    Jack Hawkins
    Jack Hawkins
    • Tristram Griffinas Tristram Griffin
    Michael Rennie
    Michael Rennie
    • King Edwardas King Edward
    Finlay Currie
    Finlay Currie
    • Alfgaras Alfgar
    Herbert Lom
    Herbert Lom
    • Anthemusas Anthemus
    Mary Clare
    Mary Clare
    • Countess Eleanor of Lessfordas Countess Eleanor of Lessford
    Robert Blake
    Robert Blake
    • Mahmoudas Mahmoud
    • (as Bobby Blake)
    Alfonso Bedoya
    Alfonso Bedoya
    • Lu Chungas Lu Chung
    Gibb McLaughlin
    Gibb McLaughlin
    • Wilderkinas Wilderkin
    James Robertson Justice
    James Robertson Justice
    • Simeon Beautrieas Simeon Beautrie
    Henry Oscar
    Henry Oscar
    • Friar Roger Baconas Friar Roger Bacon
    Laurence Harvey
    Laurence Harvey
    • Edmondas Edmond
    Itto Bent Lahcen
    • Minor Roleas Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Rufus Cruickshank
    • Dickonas Dickon
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Drury
    • Young Manas Young Man
    • (uncredited)
    Valéry Inkijinoff
    Valéry Inkijinoff
    • Chinese Ministeras Chinese Minister
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Henry Hathaway
    • Writers
      • Talbot Jennings(screenplay)
      • Thomas B. Costain(novel)
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    In the 13th century, Walter of Gurnie, a disinherited Saxon youth, is forced to flee England. With his friend, the master archer Tris, he falls in with the army of the fierce but avuncular General Bayan, and journeys all the way to China, where both men become involved in intrigues in the court of Kublai Khan. —John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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      • An adventure that will blaze... A love that will flame... 'till the stars grow cold...
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • History
      • Romance
      • War
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    • Trivia
      In addition to dubbing Alfonso Bedoya, Peter Sellers also provides the voice for an uncredited Chinese actor playing a guard. These two roles gave Sellers his first film work.
    • Goofs
      It's the 13th Century when our heroes first leave England. Walking through the Arab market, they pass tomatoes for sale, which are later thrown at them by children. Tomatoes are a New World plant, and could not have been found in Old World markets prior to the voyages of Columbus in the 15th century.
    • Quotes

      King Edward: Tell me, when you refuse me your loyalty because I am a Norman, have you not considered that I have no choice in the same matter - that I must be king for Norman and Saxon alike whether I like it or not. Do you, Saxon, not owe something besides hatred to the same cause?

    • Connections
      Featured in Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Andrea Orsini
      (uncredited)
      from Prince of Foxes (1949)
      Music by Alfred Newman

    User reviews48

    Review
    Top review
    A rousing, old-time action adventure!
    This is one of those movies that makes you feel like a 12-year-old sneaking into the local movie palace on a Saturday afternoon.

    If you like exotic locales, rousing action, a lot of humor and a bit of romance thrown in for good measure, you'll probably enjoy this film as much as I do.

    Orson Welles ("Bayan of the Thousand Eyes") is the real star, though Jack Hawkins, as usual, is terrific. This movie is a delight, and it stands the test of time. Best of all, it leaves you with a contented smile on your face.

    I rate it a solid 8.5 out of 10.
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    • JSPrine
    • Oct 7, 1999

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    • Release date
      • September 1, 1950 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die schwarze Rose
    • Filming locations
      • Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century-Fox Productions
      • Twentieth Century-Fox Productions
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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 2h
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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