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The Black Orchid (1959)

Name: The Black Orchid
Director: Martin Ritt
Genre: drama film
Released: 1959
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Ina Balin, Peter Mark Richman, Naomi Stevens, Vito Scotti, Robert Carricart

⏱ 95 min drama film

Plot

1959 film by Martin Ritt

✍️ CinePearl Editorial

Why Watch This

The Black Orchid (1959) is a English-language drama film from United States, directed by Martin Ritt. The screenplay is credited to Joseph Stefano. The cast features Ina Balin, Peter Mark Richman, Naomi Stevens, Vito Scotti and Robert Carricart, alongside Franklyn Farnum, Whit Bissell and Frank Puglia and 3 more. It runs 95 minutes.

Best For

Drama lovers, English cinema lovers, Martin Ritt followers, Ina Balin fans, Peter Mark Richman fans, 1950s cinema buffs, Quick weeknight watchers

The CinePearl Take

The Black Orchid is a classic-era English film in the drama mould — expect character-driven, emotional storytelling. Martin Ritt directs and the script comes from Joseph Stefano. With 11 credited cast members, it has a wide, ensemble feel. Made in United States, it is a natural pick for anyone exploring English-language films. Released in 1959, it has had time to build an audience and word of mouth. At 95 minutes, it keeps a brisk pace.

Cast & Crew

Director: Martin Ritt
Cast: Ina Balin, Peter Mark Richman, Naomi Stevens, Vito Scotti, Robert Carricart, Franklyn Farnum, Whit Bissell, Frank Puglia, Majel Barrett, Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn
Writer: Joseph Stefano

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