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The Black orchid, Paramount Pictures ; produced by Carlo Ponti and Marcello Girosi ; directed by Martin Ritt ; written by Joseph Stefano

Label
The Black orchid, Paramount Pictures ; produced by Carlo Ponti and Marcello Girosi ; directed by Martin Ritt ; written by Joseph Stefano
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
The Black orchid
Oclc number
56388919
Responsibility statement
Paramount Pictures ; produced by Carlo Ponti and Marcello Girosi ; directed by Martin Ritt ; written by Joseph Stefano
Runtime
94
Summary
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
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
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