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The Black Orchid - Martin Ritt

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Directed by: 
Martin Ritt
Release year: 
1958
Country: 
United States of America
Runtime: 
96min
Genre: 
Romance Film
Drama
Music by: 
Alessandro Cicognini
Plot: 
After mobsters murder her husband, Rose Bianco works long hours making artificial flowers, to support herself and her son. Some suspect that Rose's demand for a lavish lifestyle pushed her husband to a life of crime, and they blame her for his death. Widower Frank Valente is attracted to Rose, and must convince her that real love exists. He must also deal with his own daughter, who has her own reasons for opposing his marriage to Rose.
Cast: 
Anthony Quinn
as
Frank Valente
Sophia Loren
as
Rose Bianco
Whit Bissell
as
Mr. Harmon
Peter Mark Richman
as
Noble
Virginia Vincent
as
Alma Gallo
Frank Puglia
as
Henry Gallo
Naomi Stevens
as
Guilia Gallo
Jimmy Baird
as
Ralph Bianco
Robert Carricart
as
Priest
Joe Di Reda
as
Joe
Jack Washburn
as
Tony Bianco
Ina Balin
as
Mary Valente
Barbara Aler
as
Girl at Wedding Shower #1
Maria Andre
as
Aunt Millie's Daughter
Angela Austin
as
Blondie
Rose Barbato
as
Flower Woman
Majel Barrett
as
Luisa
Francesca Bellini
as
Girl at Wedding Shower #2
Nick Borgani
as
Bocce Player #1
Florine Carlan
as
Bridesmaid
Steve Conte
as
Hood #1
Henry Dar Boggia
as
Bocce Player #2
Martin Dean
as
Young Nephew
Bruno Della Santina
as
Bocce Player #3
Stewart East
as
Bus Driver
Franklyn Farnum
as
Funeral Usher
David Fresco
as
Hood #2
Jacques Gallo
as
Usher
John Giovanni
as
Uncle Mike
Johnny Indrisano
as
Hood #3
Steven Jay
as
Boy
Howard Joslin
as
Prison Guard
Hugh Lawrence
as
Policeman
Danny Lewis
as
Party Guest
Saverio LoMedico
as
Best Man
Agnes Marc
(
Bit Role
)
Hans Moebus
as
Undertaker
Ellen Hope Monroe
as
Luisa
(
Luisa - age 12
)
Grazia Narciso
as
Aunt Catherine
Don Orlando
as
Cousin Peter
Murray Parker
as
Waiter
Frank Richards
as
Hood #4
Federico Roberto
as
Reception Guest
Felix Romano
as
Bocce Player #4
Victor Romito
as
Bocce Player #5
Ed Scarpa
as
Bocce Player #6
Vito Scotti
as
Paul Gallo
Irene Seidner
as
Old Lady in Mourning
Oreste Seragnoli
(
Bit Role
)
Court Shepard
as
Guard
Ida Smeraldo
(
Bit Role
)
Zolya Talma
as
Consuello
Lili Valenty
as
Aunt Agnes
Nina Varela
as
Aunt Millie
Frank Yaconelli
as
Uncle Angelo

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