Blood & Sand (1922)
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Both animal and human nostrils flare, and passion reigns in this classic romantic tragedy with Rudolph Valentino. Valentino is Juan Gallarde, an aspiring bullfighter, married to his loving childhood sweetheart Carmen (Lila Lee). But as his fame rises as a matador, so does his hot Spanish blood, and… More Both animal and human nostrils flare, and passion reigns in this classic romantic tragedy with Rudolph Valentino. Valentino is Juan Gallarde, an aspiring bullfighter, married to his loving childhood sweetheart Carmen (Lila Lee). But as his fame rises as a matador, so does his hot Spanish blood, and he succumbs to the passionate embraces of the sultry Doņa Sol (Nita Naldi). When Juan is gored by a bull, his bullfighting fame is cut short, and Carmen returns to his side to nurse him back to health, and, as he struggles to regain his strength and make a comeback in the bullring, Carmen is there for him. At last he returns to the bullring, but in the stands, Juan sees Doņa Sol with another lover. His attention distracted, a furious bull charges him and he is killed, dying in the arms of Carmen. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Directed By
- Dorothy Arzner, Fred Niblo
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Aug 5, 1922 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The melodrama helps Valentino to nail down his Latin lover image while showing his acting chops, which some questioned.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Above average Valentino vehicle eclipsed by the 1941 remake.
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Michael W. Phillips, Jr., Goatdog's Movies
This is definitely [Valentino's] best acting job.
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Cast
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Rudolph Valentino
as Juan Gallardo
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Lila Lee
as Carmen
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Nita Naldi
as Dona Sol
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George Field
as El Nacional
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Walter Long
as Plumitas
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Rosa Rosanova
as Senora Augustias
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Leo White
as Antonio
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Charles Belcher
as Don Joselito
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Jack Winn
as Potaje
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Mane Marstini
as El Camacione
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Gilbert Clayton
as Garabato
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Harry Lamont
as El Pontelliro
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George Periolat
as Marquise de Guevera
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Fred Becker
as Don Jose
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Sidney de Grey
as Dr. Ruiz
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Dorcas Matthews
as Senora Nacional
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W.E. Lawrence
as Fuentes
