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Blood and Sand
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Blood and Sand

1941-05-30 · 125 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Romance

Bullfighter Juan Gallardo falls for socialite Dona Sol, turning from the faithful Carmen who nevertheless stands by her man as he continues to face real danger in the bullring.

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Directors
Rouben Mamoulian
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tyrone PowerTyrone PowerJuan
Linda DarnellLinda DarnellCarmen Espinosa
Rita HayworthRita HayworthDona Sol
Alla NazimovaAlla NazimovaSenora Augustias
Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnManolo de Palma
J. Carrol NaishJ. Carrol NaishGarabato
Lynn BariLynn BariEncarnacion
John CarradineJohn CarradineNacional
Laird CregarLaird CregarNatalio Curro
Monty BanksMonty BanksAntonio Lopez
George ReevesGeorge ReevesCapt. Pierre Lauren
Pedro de CordobaPedro de CordobaDon Jose Alvarez
Fortunio BonanovaFortunio BonanovaPedro Espinosa
Victor KilianVictor KilianPriest
Adrian MorrisAdrian MorrisLa Pulga
Ann E. ToddAnn E. ToddCarmen (as a child)
Cora Sue CollinsCora Sue CollinsEncarnacion (as a child)
Russell HicksRussell HicksMarquis
Maurice CassMaurice CassEl Milquetoast
Jacqueline DalyaJacqueline DalyaGachi

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