Blood and Sand
Seen it?1941 | 125 min | Drama, Romance
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1941: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Cinematography, Color. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rouben Mamoulian
- Tyrone PowerJuan
- Linda DarnellCarmen Espinosa
- Rita HayworthDona Sol
- Alla NazimovaSenora Augustias
- Anthony QuinnManolo de Palma
- J. Carrol NaishGarabato
- Lynn BariEncarnacion
- John CarradineNacional
- Laird CregarNatalio Curro
- Monty BanksAntonio Lopez