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65% Critic Match
The Black Rose
“An adventure that will blaze... A love that will flame... 'till the stars grow cold...”
6.5 / 10• 1950• 1h 56m•NR• English
WarAdventureHistory
Storyline
In the 13th century, Walter of Gurnie, a disinherited Saxon youth, is forced to flee England. With his friend, Tristram, he falls in with the army of the fierce but avuncular General Bayan, and journeys all the way to China, where both men become involved in intrigues in the court of Kublai Khan.
Cast & Crew
Tyrone Power
Walter of Gurnie
Lead
Orson Welles
Bayan
Cécile Aubry
Maryam
Jack Hawkins
Tristram Griffin
Michael Rennie
King Edward
Finlay Currie
Alfgar
Herbert Lom
Anthemus
Mary Clare
Countess Eleanor of Lessford
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Henry Hathaway's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Black Rose is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
