Blood and Sand
血と砂
Synopsis
As children, Juan and Plumitas dream of becoming bullfighters. But one day when they go to the ring, they are offered a chance to fight the bulls and become candidates. Juan freezes, and it is their friend Chiripa who jumps into the ring. Chiripa is killed, and then Juan unfreezes and draws off the bulls. He is hailed as having great potential and is recruited. Plumitas can't believe Juan would do this when Chiripa has been killed, and the two brothers become estranged.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoshimasa Saitō
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshimasa Saitō
- Original Title
- 血と砂
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshimasa Saitō
Yoshimasa Saitō
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Yoshimasa Saitō
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blood and Sand
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What is Blood and Sand about?
As children, Juan and Plumitas dream of becoming bullfighters. But one day when they go to the ring, they are offered a chance to fight the bulls and become candidates. Juan freezes, and it is their friend Chiripa who jumps into the ring. Chiripa is killed, and then Juan unfreezes and draws off the bulls. He is hailed as having great potential and is recruited. Plumitas can't believe Juan would do this when Chiripa has been killed, and the two brothers become estranged.
Who directed Blood and Sand?
Blood and Sand was directed by Yoshimasa Saitō.
Who stars in Blood and Sand?
The principal cast of Blood and Sand includes Shiomi Maho, Yuhi Ozora, Saijou Mie, Aoi Shiina.
When was Blood and Sand released and how long is it?
Blood and Sand was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.