Black Tights(1961)
1-2-3-4 ou Les Collants noirs
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Black Tights Synopsis
Lively scenes of Paris, all narrated by Maurice Chevalier, link together four dramatic ballet choreographies by Roland Petit: La Croqueuse de diamants (The Gold Digger), Cyrano de Bergerac, Deuil en 24 heures (A Merry Mourning), and Carmen.
Black Tights (1961) is a music, romance, drama and comedy film directed by Terence Young, released on September 7, 1961 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Maurice Chevalier, Zizi Jeanmaire, Roland Petit and Moira Shearer. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Terence Young
- Writers:
- Ludovic Halévy, Roland Petit, Henri Meilhac
- Cinematographer:
- Henri Alekan
- Production:
- Doperfilme, Talma Filmes, Les Artistes Associés
- Status:
- Released
Black Tights Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maurice Chevalier
as Himself / Narrator
Zizi Jeanmaire
as The Gold Digger / Carmen
Roland Petit
as Cyrano / The Suitor / Don José
Moira Shearer
as Roxane
Cyd Charisse
as The Widow
- Georges Reich
Georges Reich
as Christian
Hans van Manen
as The Husband / A thug / A bandit
- Henning Kronstam
Henning Kronstam
as The Toreador
- Gérard Lemaître
Gérard Lemaître
as The café waiter / A thug
Key crew
Directed by Terence Young, written by Ludovic Halévy, Roland Petit and Henri Meilhac.
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Black Tights Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 10 ratings.
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Black Tights – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Tights online?
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Black Tights (1961) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Black Tights?
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The main cast of Black Tights (1961) includes Maurice Chevalier, Zizi Jeanmaire, Roland Petit, Moira Shearer and Cyd Charisse. The film was directed by Terence Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Tights released?
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Black Tights was released on September 7, 1961 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is Black Tights worth watching?
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Black Tights (1961) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.