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The Black Orchid is an American film first released in 1958,
directed by Martin Ritt.
The film stars Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Peter Mark Richman, Virginia Vincent and Frank Puglia.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Martin Ritt
- Script: Joseph Stefano
- Photo: Robert Burks
- Music: Alessandro Cicognini
- 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), Maria Andre (Aunt Millie’s Daughter), Angela Austin (Blondie), Rose Barbato (Flower Woman), Majel Barrett (Luisa), Francesca Bellini (Girl at Wedding Shower), Nick Borgani (Bocce Player), Florine Carlan (Bridesmaid), Steve Conte (Hood), Henry Dar Boggia (Bocce Player), Martin Dean (Young Nephew), Bruno Della Santina (Bocce Player), Stewart East (Bus Driver), Franklyn Farnum (Funeral Usher), David Fresco (Hood), Jacques Gallo (Usher), Art Gilmore (Trailer Narrator), Dr. John Giovanni (Uncle Mike), John Indrisano (Hood), Steven Jay (Boy), Howard Joslin (Prsion Guard), Hugh Lawrence (Policeman), Danny Lewis (Party Guest), Saverio LoMedico (Best Man), Agnes Marc (Bit Role), Hans Moebus (Undertaker), Ellen Hope Monroe (Luisa – age 12), Grazia Narciso (Aunt Catherine), Don Orlando (Cousin Peter), Murray Parker (Waiter), Frank Richards (Hood), Federico Roberto (Reception Guest), Felix Romano (Bocce Player), Victor Romito (Bocce Player), Ed Scarpa (Bocce Player), Vito Scotti (Paul Gallo), Irene Seidner (Old Lady in Mourning), Oreste Seragnoli (Bit Role), Court Shepard (Guard), Ida Smeraldo (Bit Role), Zolya Talma (Consuello), Lili Valenty (Aunt Agnes), Nina Varela (Aunt Millie), Frank Yaconelli (Uncle Angelo)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 94 min
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