Blood and Sand (1922) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1922 · 110 mins

#19,734 2

Directed by

Fred Niblo

Starring

Walter Long, Rudolph Valentino, George Periolat, W.E. Lawrence, Leo White, Louise Emmons

Juan, a humble son of a widowed mother in Seville, defies her wishes to become a toreador. His daring skill quickly earns national fame, and he marries his childhood sweetheart, Carmen. When he encounters Doña Sol, the Marquis’ daughter, he is torn between two loves, jeopardizing his marriage and social standing. A chance meeting with the notorious bandit Plumitas reveals striking parallels between their lives.