
Fighting Blood
“The spirit of patriotism instilled in youth”
Synopsis
After the Civil War, an ex-soldier and his family settle in the Dakota Territory. The son quarrels with the father and leaves home. Riding in the hills, he spots a band of Indians attacking a neighboring homestead, and he races back to warn his family as the Indians chase him.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →George Nichols
The Old Soldier
Kate Bruce
The Old Soldier's Wife
Robert Harron
The Old Soldier's Son
Florence La Badie
The Son's Girlfriend
Francis J. Grandon
The Son's Girlfriend's Father
Edward Dillon
The Wagon Driver
Kate Toncray
The Son's Girlfriend's Mother
Lionel Barrymore
Mae Marsh
Blanche Sweet
Clara T. Bracy
William J. Butler
A Settler
Gladys Egan
One of the Children
Dell Henderson
A Soldier
Wilfred Lucas
Alfred Paget
A Soldier/Among Indians
W.C. Robinson
A Settler
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1911
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Zane Grey
- Original Title
- Fighting Blood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Zane Grey
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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D. W. Griffith
David Wark Griffith (January 22, 1875 – July 23, 1948)[1] was an American director, writer, and producer who pioneered modern filmmaking techniques.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fighting Blood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fighting Blood about?
After the Civil War, an ex-soldier and his family settle in the Dakota Territory. The son quarrels with the father and leaves home. Riding in the hills, he spots a band of Indians attacking a neighboring homestead, and he races back to warn his family as the Indians chase him.
Who directed Fighting Blood?
Fighting Blood was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Fighting Blood?
The principal cast of Fighting Blood includes George Nichols, Kate Bruce, Robert Harron, Florence La Badie, Francis J. Grandon.
When was Fighting Blood released and how long is it?
Fighting Blood was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 18m.
Is Fighting Blood based on a book or true story?
Fighting Blood is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fighting Blood?
Fighting Blood holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
