Blood and Sand
May 30 1941
•2h 5m
•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.
Cast
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Juan
Linda Darnell
Carmen Espinosa
Rita Hayworth
Dona Sol
Alla Nazimova
Senora Augustias
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