Blood and Sand
1922 · Movie · 86 min. · United States
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 Dona 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.
Direction Fred Niblo
Cast Rudolph Valentino · Nita Naldi · Lila Lee · Rosa Rosanova · Leo White · Fred Becker · Rosita Marstini · Charles Belcher · George Field
Screenplay June Mathis · Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Cinematography Alvin Wyckoff
Original title Blood and Sand
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