The Black Tulip
Aristocrat Guillaume de Saint Preux leads a double life as a masked bandit known as the Black Tulip. The Black Tulip only robs rich aristocrats, so the local peasants regard him as a hero. Baron La Mouche is convinced Guillaume is the Tulip. During a robbery, he scars the Tulip's face, and hopes to use this to expose Guillaume, but Guillaume is one step ahead.
Where to watch The Black Tulip in United States
Kino Film Collection
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Where is The Black Tulip streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kino Film Collection, Hoopla | — |
| France | Molotov TV | Orange VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Japan | Hulu, FOD | — |
About The Black Tulip
The Black Tulip is a 1964 French-language adventure film directed by Christian-Jaque. The cast is led by Alain Delon, Virna Lisi, Adolfo Marsillach. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kino Film Collection, Hoopla.
The Black Tulip was produced by Flora Film, Mizar Films, and Méditerranée Cinéma and made in Spain and France. It was released on February 28, 1964.
- Director
- Christian-Jaque
- Writers
- Paul Andréota, Christian-Jaque, Henri Jeanson
- Release date
- February 28, 1964
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Spain, France
- Production
- Flora Film, Mizar Films, Méditerranée Cinéma
The Black Tulip cast & crew
The Black Tulip was directed by Christian-Jaque and written by Paul Andréota, Christian-Jaque, and Henri Jeanson.
The cast features Alain Delon as Julien/Guillaume de Saint Preux, Virna Lisi as Caroline 'Caro' Plantin, Adolfo Marsillach as Baron La Mouche, Dawn Addams as La marquise Catherine de Vigogne, Akim Tamiroff as Marquis de Vigogne, and Laura Valenzuela as Lisette.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gérard Calvi, cinematography is by Henri Decaë, and it was produced by Leo Cevenini and Georges Cheyko.
Is The Black Tulip worth watching?
The Black Tulip holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 146 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, The Black Tulip is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Black Tulip
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Cast of The Black Tulip
Alain Delon
Julien/Guillaume de Saint Preux
Virna Lisi
Caroline 'Caro' Plantin
Adolfo Marsillach
Baron La Mouche
Dawn Addams
La marquise Catherine de Vigogne
Akim Tamiroff
Marquis de Vigogne
Laura Valenzuela
Lisette
George Rigaud
L'intendant général / Chief of Police
Francis Blanche
Plantin
José Jaspe
Brignon
Perla Cristal
José Luis Pellicena
Enrique Ávila
Un villageois / Villager
The Black Tulip — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Black Tulip in United States?
The Black Tulip is streaming on Kino Film Collection, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Black Tulip on Kino Film Collection?
Yes — The Black Tulip is currently available on Kino Film Collection in United States.
▸What language is The Black Tulip in?
The Black Tulip is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, Hungarian, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Black Tulip?
The Black Tulip runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is The Black Tulip rated?
It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 146 ratings.
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