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Blood and Sand

Blood and Sand

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 5, 1922

Runtime

1h 50m

Genres

Drama, Romance

User Score

56%

Original Title

Blood and Sand

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures, Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

Director

Fred Niblo

Description

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.