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Description: Anthony Quinn and Sophia Loren star as longtime widower Frank and recently widowed Rose, lonely hearts who discover something special in The Black Orchid, a sensitive comedy romance directed by Martin Ritt (Norma Rae, Murphy's Rom...

Cast:
Rose Bianco: Sophia Loren
Frank Valente: Anthony Quinn
Noble: Peter Mark Richman
Alma Gallo: Virginia Vincent
Henry Gallo: Frank Puglia
Ralph Bianco: Jimmy Baird
Guilia Gallo: Naomi Stevens
Mr. Harmon: Whit Bissell
Priest: Robert Carricart
Joe: Joe Di Reda
Tony Bianco: Jack Washburn
Mary Valente: Ina Balin
Girl at Wedding Shower: Alix Nagy
Aunt Millie's Daughter: Maria Andre
Blondie: Angela Austin
Flower Woman: Rose Barbato
Luisa: Majel Barrett
Parent: Arthur Berkeley
Bocce Player: Ed Scarpa
Bus Passenger: Chet Brandenburg
Bridesmaid: Florine Carlan
Girl: Kay Colominas
Hood: Frank Richards
Church Member: Paul Cristo
Young Nephew: Martin Dean
Bus Driver: Stewart East
Funeral Usher: Franklyn Farnum
Usher: Jacques Gallo
Younger Daughter: Martine Gari
Uncle Mike: John Giovanni
Boy: Steven Jay
Prsion Guard: Howard Joslin
Vendor: Richard LaMarr
Policeman: Hugh Lawrence
Party Guest: William Sattaneo
Best Man: Saverio LoMedico
Bit Role: Ida Smeraldo
Undertaker: Hans Moebus
Luisa - Age 12: Ellen Hope Monroe
Aunt Catherine: Grazia Narciso
Cousin Peter: Don Orlando
Waiter: Murray Parker
Minor Role: Diana Roberti
Reception Guest: Freddie Roberto
Paul Gallo: Vito Scotti
Old Lady in Mourning: Irene Seidner
Guard: Court Shepard
Mourner: Stephen Soldi
Alma - Age 8: Randie Stevens
Consuello: Zolya Talma
Maid of Honor: Helen Thayer
Aunt Agnes: Lili Valenty
Aunt Millie: Nina Varela
Uncle Angelo: Frank Yaconelli

Written by: Joseph Stefano

Director: Martin Ritt

Production: Paramount Pictures

Release date: 19 Feb 1959