The Black Orchid (1958)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 36min
- Drama, Romance
- 19 Feb 1959 (Italy)
- Movie
Anthony Quinn and Sophia Loren star as longtime widower Frank and recently widowed Rose, lonely hearts who discover something special in The Black Orchid, a sensitive comedy romance directed by Martin Ritt (Norma Rae, Murphy's Romance).
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 1 nomination.
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| Sophia Loren | ... |
Rose Bianco
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| Anthony Quinn | ... |
Frank Valente
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| Peter Mark Richman | ... |
Noble
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| Virginia Vincent | ... |
Alma Gallo
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| Frank Puglia | ... |
Henry Gallo
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Jimmy Baird | ... |
Ralph Bianco
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| Naomi Stevens | ... |
Guilia Gallo
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| Whit Bissell | ... |
Mr. Harmon
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| Robert Carricart | ... |
Priest
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| Joe Di Reda | ... |
Joe
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Jack Washburn | ... |
Tony Bianco
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| Ina Balin | ... |
Mary Valente
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Barbara Aler | ... |
Girl at Wedding Shower (uncredited)
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Maria Andre | ... |
Aunt Millie's Daughter (uncredited)
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Angela Austin | ... |
Blondie (uncredited)
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Rose Barbato | ... |
Flower Woman (uncredited)
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| Majel Barrett | ... |
Luisa (uncredited)
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Francesca Bellini | ... |
Girl at Wedding Shower (uncredited)
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Arthur Berkeley | ... |
Parent (uncredited)
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Nick Borgani | ... |
Bocce Player (uncredited)
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| Chet Brandenburg | ... |
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
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Florine Carlan | ... |
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
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Kay Colominas | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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| Steve Conte | ... |
Hood (uncredited)
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Paul Cristo | ... |
Church Member (uncredited)
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Henry Dar Boggia | ... |
Bocce Player (uncredited)
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Martin Dean | ... |
Young Nephew (uncredited)
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Bruno Della Santina | ... |
Bocce Player (uncredited)
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| Stewart East | ... |
Bus Driver (uncredited)
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| Franklyn Farnum | ... |
Funeral Usher (uncredited)
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| David Fresco | ... |
Hood (uncredited)
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Jacques Gallo | ... |
Usher (uncredited)
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Martine Gari | ... |
Younger Daughter (uncredited)
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John Giovanni | ... |
Uncle Mike (uncredited)
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| John Indrisano | ... |
Hood (uncredited)
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Steven Jay | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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Howard Joslin | ... |
Prsion Guard (uncredited)
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Richard LaMarr | ... |
Vendor (uncredited)
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| Hugh Lawrence | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Danny Lewis | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Saverio LoMedico | ... |
Best Man (uncredited)
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Agnes Marc | ... |
Bit Role (uncredited)
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Gaylen McClure | ... |
Girl at Wedding Shower (uncredited)
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Rosemarie Meyers | ... |
Girl at Wedding Shower (uncredited)
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| Hans Moebus | ... |
Undertaker (uncredited)
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Ellen Hope Monroe | ... |
Luisa - Age 12 (uncredited)
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Alix Nagy | ... |
Girl at Wedding Shower (uncredited)
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Grazia Narciso | ... |
Aunt Catherine (uncredited)
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Don Orlando | ... |
Cousin Peter (uncredited)
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Murray Parker | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Frank Richards | ... |
Hood (uncredited)
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Diana Roberti | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Freddie Roberto | ... |
Reception Guest (uncredited)
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Felix Romano | ... |
Bocce Player (uncredited)
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Victor Romito | ... |
Bocce Player (uncredited)
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William Sattaneo | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Ed Scarpa | ... |
Bocce Player (uncredited)
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| Vito Scotti | ... |
Paul Gallo (uncredited)
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Irene Seidner | ... |
Old Lady in Mourning (uncredited)
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Oreste Seragnoli | ... |
Bit Role (uncredited)
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Court Shepard | ... |
Guard (uncredited)
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Ida Smeraldo | ... |
Bit Role (uncredited)
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| Stephen Soldi | ... |
Mourner (uncredited)
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Randie Stevens | ... |
Alma - Age 8 (uncredited)
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Zolya Talma | ... |
Consuello (uncredited)
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Helen Thayer | ... |
Maid of Honor (uncredited)
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Lili Valenty | ... |
Aunt Agnes (uncredited)
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| Nina Varela | ... |
Aunt Millie (uncredited)
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Frank Yaconelli | ... |
Uncle Angelo (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Martin Ritt | ||
Written by
| Joseph Stefano | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Marcello Girosi | ... | producer |
| Carlo Ponti | ... | producer |
Music by
| Alessandro Cicognini | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert Burks | ... | director of photography |
Film Editing by
| Howard A. Smith | ... | (as Howard Smith) |
Casting By
| Edward R. Morse | ||
Art Direction by
| Roland Anderson | ||
| Hal Pereira | ||
Set Decoration by
| Robert R. Benton | ... | (as Robert Benton) |
| Sam Comer | ||
Costume Design by
| Edith Head | ||
Makeup Department
| Nellie Manley | ... | hair stylist |
| Wally Westmore | ... | makeup supervisor |
Production Management
| Harry Caplan | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Richard Caffey | ... | assistant director |
| Clem Jones | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Donald Roberts | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Ray Alba | ... | sound editor |
| Hugo Grenzbach | ... | sound recordist |
| Winston H. Leverett | ... | sound recordist (as Winston Leverett) |
Visual Effects by
| Farciot Edouart | ... | process photography |
| John P. Fulton | ... | special photographic effects |
Music Department
| John C. Hammell | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Pamela Matthews | ... | dialogue coach |
| Mary D. Mascari | ... | background and bit players care of (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1959) (United States) (theatrical)
- Paramount British Pictures (1959) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro (1959) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Film AB Paramount (1959) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1967) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Rai 2 (1975) (Italy) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- Paramount Channel (2020) (Poland) (tv)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
After mobsters murder her husband, Rose Bianco works long hours making artificial flowers, to support herself and her son. Some suspect that Rose's demand for a lavish lifestyle pushed her husband to a life of crime, and they blame her for his death. Widower Frank Valente is attracted to Rose, and must convince her that real love exists. He must also deal with his own daughter, who has her own reasons for opposing his marriage to Rose.
Written by Molly Malloy |
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| Taglines | More than a story of love... a story of life! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Sophia Loren was 23 years old during filming, only 10 years older than the actor playing her juvenile son. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Anthony Quinn: An Original (1990). See more » |
| Quotes |
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. See more » |