Blood and Sand (1922)

  • NR
  • 08/05/1922 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 50m

You Haven't Seen Valentino Till You've Seen "Blood and Sand"

Overview

Juan is the son of a poor widow in Seville. Against his mother's wishes he pursues a career as toreador. He rapidly gains national prominence, and takes his childhood sweetheart Carmen as his bride. He meets the Marquis' daughter Doña Sol and finds himself in the awkward position of being in love with two women, which threatens the stability of his family and his position in society. He finds interesting parallels in the life of the infamous bandit Plumitas when they eventually meet by chance.

Fred Niblo

Director

Vicente Blasco Ibáñez

Novel

June Mathis

Screenplay

Cast

Rudolph Valentino's headshot

Rudolph Valentino

Juan Gallardo
Nita Naldi's headshot

Nita Naldi

Doña Sol
Walter Long's headshot

Walter Long

Plumitas
Lila Lee's headshot

Lila Lee

Carmen
Rosa Rosanova's headshot

Rosa Rosanova

Angustias
George Field's headshot

George Field

El Nacional
Leo White's headshot

Leo White

Antonio
Rosita Marstini's headshot

Rosita Marstini

Encarnacion

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