The Black Tulip (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1964, The Black Tulip is an adventure film directed by Christian-Jaque, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Aristocrat Guillaume de Saint Preux leads a double life as a masked bandit known as the Black Tulip. The Black Tulip only robs rich aristocrats, so the local peasants regard him as a hero. Baron La Mouche is convinced Guillaume is the Tulip. During a robbery, he scars the Tulip's face, and hopes to use this to expose Guillaume, but Guillaume is one step ahead.
Who’s in it. The Black Tulip stars Alain Delon as Julien/Guillaume de Saint Preux, Virna Lisi as Caroline 'Caro' Plantin, Adolfo Marsillach as Baron La Mouche and Dawn Addams as La marquise Catherine de Vigogne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Black Tulip has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Tulip page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Tulip tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Tulip (1964)?
- In US, The Black Tulip is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Tulip worth watching?
- The Black Tulip holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Tulip?
- The Black Tulip stars Alain Delon, Virna Lisi, Adolfo Marsillach, Dawn Addams and Akim Tamiroff.
- When was The Black Tulip released?
- The Black Tulip was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.