Blood and Sand
“You Haven't Seen Valentino Till You've Seen "Blood and Sand"”
Synopsis
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.
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Blood and Sand (1922) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Top Cast
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Rudolph Valentino
Juan Gallardo
Nita Naldi
Doña Sol
Walter Long
Plumitas
Lila Lee
Carmen
Rosa Rosanova
Angustias
George Field
El Nacional
Leo White
Antonio
Rosita Marstini
Encarnacion
Charles Belcher
Don Joselito
Fred Becker
Don José
Jack Winn
Potaje
Harry Lamont
Puntillero
Gilbert Clayton
Garabato
George Periolat
Marquis of Guevera
Sidney De Gray
Dr. Ruiz
Dorcas Matthews
Señora Nacional
W.E. Lawrence
Fuentes
Rafael Negrete
Violinist
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Niblo
- Screenplay & Story
- June Mathis
- Original Title
- Blood and Sand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Niblo
June Mathis, Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, Tom Cushing
Alvin Wyckoff
Dorothy Arzner
Fred Niblo, Jesse L. Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Niblo
Director
Fred Niblo
Producer
Alvin Wyckoff
Director of Photography
Dorothy Arzner
Editor
June Mathis
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blood and Sand
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What is Blood and Sand about?
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.
Who directed Blood and Sand?
Blood and Sand was directed by Fred Niblo.
Who stars in Blood and Sand?
The principal cast of Blood and Sand includes Rudolph Valentino, Nita Naldi, Walter Long, Lila Lee, Rosa Rosanova.
When was Blood and Sand released and how long is it?
Blood and Sand was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Is Blood and Sand based on a book or true story?
Blood and Sand is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vicente Blasco Ibáñez".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blood and Sand?
Blood and Sand holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).