Black Tights (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1962, Black Tights is a notable film directed by Terence Young, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Live scenes of Paris and a continuity Narrator link together four dramatic choreographies, all by Roland Petit: Carmen (1949), La croqueuse de diamants (1950), Deuil en 24 heures (1953), and Cyrano de Bergerac (1959).
Who’s in it. Black Tights stars Maurice Chevalier as Himself / Narrator, Cyd Charisse as The Widow, Moira Shearer as Roxane and Zizi Jeanmaire as The Gold Digger / Carmen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Black Tights has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Tights page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Tights (1962)?
- In US, Black Tights is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Tights worth watching?
- Black Tights holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Tights?
- Black Tights stars Maurice Chevalier, Cyd Charisse, Moira Shearer, Zizi Jeanmaire and Roland Petit.
- When was Black Tights released?
- Black Tights was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.