Blood & Sand (1922)

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Release Date: Aug 5, 1922 Wide

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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 he succumbs to the passionate embraces of the sultry Do�a 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

Unrated, 1 hr. 27 min.

Drama, Romance, Classics

Directed By: Dorothy Arzner , Fred Niblo

In Theaters: Aug 5, 1922 Wide

On DVD: May 24, 2005

Cast

Rudolph Valentino
Juan Gallardo
Lila Lee
Carmen
Nita Naldi
Dona Sol
George Field
El Nacional
Walter Long
Plumitas
Rosa Rosanova
Senora Augustias
Leo White
Antonio
Charles Belcher
Don Joselito
Jack Winn
Potaje
Mane Marstini
El Camacione
Gilbert Clayton
Garabato
Harry Lamont
El Pontelliro
George Periolat
Marquise de Guevera
Fred Becker
Don Jose
Sidney de Grey
Dr. Ruiz
Dorcas Matthews
Senora Nacional
W.E. Lawrence
Fuentes

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The melodrama helps Valentino to nail down his Latin lover image while showing his acting chops, which some questioned.

July 3, 2006 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Above average Valentino vehicle eclipsed by the 1941 remake.

January 26, 2005 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

This is definitely [Valentino's] best acting job.

February 28, 2002 Full Review Source: Goatdog's Movies

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Michael W. Phillips, Jr.

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This movie was boring, but at least I learned that people were concerned about animal cruelty in the twenties. If you like bull-fighting and sappy romance, though, you will enjoy this.

June 30, 2011