The Flame and the Arrow (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1950, The Flame and the Arrow is a drama, adventure, romance and history film directed by Jacques Tourneur, running about 88 minutes. “All the adventure a man can live, he lives.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dardo, a Robin Hood-like figure, and his loyal followers use a Roman ruin in Medieval Lombardy as their headquarters as they conduct an insurgency against their Hessian conquerors.
Who’s in it. The Flame and the Arrow stars Burt Lancaster as Dardo Bartoli, Virginia Mayo as Anne de Hesse, Robert Douglas as Marchese Alessandro de Granazia and Aline MacMahon as Nonna Bartoli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Flame and the Arrow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flame and the Arrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flame and the Arrow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flame and the Arrow (1950)?
- In US, The Flame and the Arrow is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Flame and the Arrow worth watching?
- The Flame and the Arrow holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flame and the Arrow?
- The Flame and the Arrow stars Burt Lancaster, Virginia Mayo, Robert Douglas, Aline MacMahon and Frank Allenby.
- When was The Flame and the Arrow released?
- The Flame and the Arrow was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.