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WAR . 1950 . 1h 56m . 6.6/10

The Black Rose_

"An adventure that will blaze... A love that will flame... 'till the stars grow cold..."

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.

Starring Tyrone Power, Orson Welles, Cécile Aubry
6.6/10
Rating
1h 56m
Runtime
1950
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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An adventure that will blaze... A love that will flame... 'till the stars grow cold...

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.

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Cast
Tyrone Power stars as Walter of Gurnie in The Black Rose.
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Year context
The Black Rose was released 76 years ago in 1950.
Overview
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 fie...
The Black Rose is a War, Adventure, History film with a runtime of 1h 56m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
116 min (1h 56m)
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (23 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Black Rose about?
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.
How long is The Black Rose?
The Black Rose has a runtime of 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Who stars in The Black Rose?
The cast of The Black Rose includes Tyrone Power, Orson Welles, Cécile Aubry, Jack Hawkins, Michael Rennie.
What is the rating of The Black Rose?
The Black Rose has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 23 votes on TMDB.

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War Adventure History
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