The Flame and the Arrow
"All the adventure a man can live, he lives."
Originally released in 1950. The Flame and the Arrow is a adventure/history film. directed by Jacques Tourneur. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Burt Lancaster, Virginia Mayo, and Robert Douglas
Synopsis
Dardo, a Robin Hood-like figure, and his loyal followers use a Roman ruin in Medieval Lombardy as their headquarters as they conduct an insurgency against their Hessian conquerors.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 7, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (83 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Dardo Bartoli
Virginia Mayo
as Anne de Hesse
Robert Douglas
as Marchese Alessandro de Granazia
Aline MacMahon
as Nonna Bartoli
Frank Allenby
as Count 'The Hawk' Ulrich
Nick Cravat
as Piccolo
Lynn Baggett
as Francesca
Gordon Gebert
as Rudi Bartoli, Dardo's Son
Norman Lloyd
as Apollo, the Troubador
Victor Kilian
as Apothecary Mazzoni
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Norma-F.R. Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Flame and the Arrow about?
Dardo, a Robin Hood-like figure, and his loyal followers use a Roman ruin in Medieval Lombardy as their headquarters as they conduct an insurgency against their Hessian conquerors.
Who directed The Flame and the Arrow?
The Flame and the Arrow was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
How long is The Flame and the Arrow?
The Flame and the Arrow has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Flame and the Arrow released?
The Flame and the Arrow was released on July 7, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Flame and the Arrow?
The main cast of The Flame and the Arrow includes Burt Lancaster, Virginia Mayo, Robert Douglas, Aline MacMahon, Frank Allenby.