: Publicity emphasized that Lancaster performed his own stunts, including balancing on a 20-foot pole, which he and Cravat had previously performed on the vaudeville circuit. Thematic Elements and Narrative
: Virginia Mayo stars as Anne of Hesse, providing a luminous, feisty romantic interest who balances Lancaster's "athletic vigor". Reception and Legacy The Flame and the Arrow (1950) - IMDb subtitle The.Flame.And.The.Arrow.1950.1080p.WEB...
: Facing a fading career in the declining film noir genre, Lancaster co-produced this film to showcase his physical prowess as a former circus acrobat. : Publicity emphasized that Lancaster performed his own
: Lancaster was paired with Nick Cravat , who played the mute character Piccolo because his thick Bronx accent was considered unsuitable for a medieval setting. including balancing on a 20-foot pole