The Black Orchid (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1958, The Black Orchid is a drama and romance film directed by Martin Ritt, running about 94 minutes. “More than a story of love... a story of life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aging widower fights family disapproval when he falls in love with a gangster's widow.
Who’s in it. The Black Orchid stars Sophia Loren as Rose Bianco, Anthony Quinn as Frank Valente, Peter Mark Richman as Noble and Virginia Vincent as Alma Gallo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Black Orchid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Black Orchid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Orchid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Orchid (1958)?
- In US, The Black Orchid is available to 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 Black Orchid worth watching?
- The Black Orchid holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Orchid?
- The Black Orchid stars Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Peter Mark Richman, Virginia Vincent and Frank Puglia.
- When was The Black Orchid released?
- The Black Orchid was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.