Blood and Sand

1h 50min

Drama

Romance

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.

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

Cast

Rudolph Valentino

Rudolph Valentino

Juan Gallardo
Nita Naldi

Nita Naldi

Doña Sol
Walter Long

Walter Long

Plumitas
Lila Lee

Lila Lee

Carmen
Rosa Rosanova

Rosa Rosanova

Angustias
George Field

George Field

El Nacional
Leo White

Leo White

Antonio
Rosita Marstini

Rosita Marstini

Encarnacion
Charles Belcher

Charles Belcher

Don Joselito
Fred Becker

Fred Becker

Don José
Jack Winn

Jack Winn

Potaje
Harry Lamont

Harry Lamont

Puntillero
George Periolat

George Periolat

Marquis of Guevera
Dorcas Matthews

Dorcas Matthews

Señora Nacional
Louise Emmons

Louise Emmons

Old Woman

Release date

5th Aug 1922

Status

Released

Spoken languages

No Language