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  • The Black Orchid (1958)
  • Not Rated
    96 min | Drama, Romance
The Black Orchid (1958)
Not Rated
96 min | Drama, Romance

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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Director
Cinematographer
Editor
Howard A. Smith (as Howard Smith)
Casting Director
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Edit Released
Updated Sep 3, 1958

Release date
Feb 12, 1959 (United States)

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Cast

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73 cast members
Name Known for
Sophia Loren
Rose Bianco Rose Bianco   See fewer
Anthony Quinn
Frank Valente Frank Valente   See fewer
Peter Mark Richman
Noble (as Mark Richman) Noble (as Mark Richman)   See fewer
Virginia Vincent
Alma Gallo Alma Gallo   See fewer
Frank Puglia
Henry Gallo Henry Gallo   See fewer
Jimmy Baird
Ralph Bianco Ralph Bianco   See fewer
Naomi Stevens
Guilia Gallo Guilia Gallo   See fewer
Whit Bissell
Mr. Harmon Mr. Harmon   See fewer
Jack Washburn
Tony Bianco Tony Bianco   See fewer
Ina Balin
Mary Valente Mary Valente   See fewer
Barbara Aler
Girl at Wedding Shower (uncredited) Girl at Wedding Shower (uncredited)   See fewer
Maria Andre
Aunt Millie's Daughter (uncredited) Aunt Millie's Daughter (uncredited)   See fewer
Larry Arnold
Wedding Guest (uncredited) Wedding Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Angela Austin
Blondie (uncredited) Blondie (uncredited)   See fewer
Rose Barbato
Flower Woman (uncredited) Flower Woman (uncredited)   See fewer
Majel Barrett
Luisa (uncredited) Luisa (uncredited)   See fewer
Francesca Bellini
Girl at Wedding Shower (uncredited) Girl at Wedding Shower (uncredited)   See fewer
Arthur Berkeley
Parent (uncredited) Parent (uncredited)   See fewer
Nick Borgani
Bocce Player (uncredited) Bocce Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Chet Brandenburg
Bus Passenger (uncredited) Bus Passenger (uncredited)   See fewer
Florine Carlan
Bridesmaid (uncredited) Bridesmaid (uncredited)   See fewer
Kay Colominas
Girl (uncredited) Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Steve Conte
Hood (uncredited) Hood (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Cristo
Church Member (uncredited) Church Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Henry Dar Boggia
Bocce Player (uncredited) Bocce Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Martin Dean
Young Nephew (uncredited) Young Nephew (uncredited)   See fewer
Bruno Della Santina
Bocce Player (uncredited) Bocce Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Stewart East
Bus Driver (uncredited) Bus Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Franklyn Farnum
Funeral Usher (uncredited) Funeral Usher (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Fogel
Bus Passenger (uncredited) Bus Passenger (uncredited)   See fewer
David Fresco
Hood (uncredited) Hood (uncredited)   See fewer
Jacques Gallo
Usher (uncredited) Usher (uncredited)   See fewer
Martine Gari
Younger Daughter (uncredited) Younger Daughter (uncredited)   See fewer
John Giovanni
Uncle Mike (uncredited) Uncle Mike (uncredited)   See fewer
John Indrisano
Hood (uncredited) Hood (uncredited)   See fewer
Steven Jay
Boy (uncredited) Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Howard Joslin
Prsion Guard (uncredited) Prsion Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard LaMarr
Vendor (uncredited) Vendor (uncredited)   See fewer
Hugh Lawrence
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Danny Lewis
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Saverio LoMedico
Best Man (uncredited) Best Man (uncredited)   See fewer
Agnes Marc
Bit Role (uncredited) Bit Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Gaylen McClure
Girl at Wedding Shower (uncredited) Girl at Wedding Shower (uncredited)   See fewer
Rosemarie Meyers
Girl at Wedding Shower (uncredited) Girl at Wedding Shower (uncredited)   See fewer
Hans Moebus
Undertaker (uncredited) Undertaker (uncredited)   See fewer
Ellen Hope Monroe
Luisa - Age 12 (uncredited) Luisa - Age 12 (uncredited)   See fewer
Alix Nagy
Girl at Wedding Shower (uncredited) Girl at Wedding Shower (uncredited)   See fewer
Grazia Narciso
Aunt Catherine (uncredited) Aunt Catherine (uncredited)   See fewer
Don Orlando
Cousin Peter (uncredited) Cousin Peter (uncredited)   See fewer
Emma Palmese
Wedding Guest (uncredited) Wedding Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Murray Parker
Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
John Pedrini
Wedding Guest (uncredited) Wedding Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Richards
Hood (uncredited) Hood (uncredited)   See fewer
Diana Roberti
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Freddie Roberto
Reception Guest (uncredited) Reception Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Felix Romano
Bocce Player (uncredited) Bocce Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Victor Romito
Bocce Player (uncredited) Bocce Player (uncredited)   See fewer
William Sattaneo
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Ed Scarpa
Bocce Player (uncredited) Bocce Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Vito Scotti
Paul Gallo (uncredited) Paul Gallo (uncredited)   See fewer
Irene Seidner
Old Lady in Mourning (uncredited) Old Lady in Mourning (uncredited)   See fewer
Oreste Seragnoli
Bit Role (uncredited) Bit Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Court Shepard
Guard (uncredited) Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Ida Smeraldo
Bit Role (uncredited) Bit Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Stephen Soldi
Mourner (uncredited) Mourner (uncredited)   See fewer
Randie Stevens
Alma - Age 8 (uncredited) Alma - Age 8 (uncredited)   See fewer
Zolya Talma
Consuello (uncredited) Consuello (uncredited)   See fewer
Helen Thayer
Maid of Honor (uncredited) Maid of Honor (uncredited)   See fewer
Lili Valenty
Aunt Agnes (uncredited) Aunt Agnes (uncredited)   See fewer
Nina Varela
Aunt Millie (uncredited) Aunt Millie (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Yaconelli
Uncle Angelo (uncredited) Uncle Angelo (uncredited)   See fewer
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