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Blood and Sand

1941 · Movie · 125 min
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66/100

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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.

Details

Based on
Blood and Sand by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Released
30 May 1941
Country
United States
Language
English
Runtime
125 min
Rated
NR
Awards
2 wins, 3 nominations

This title elsewhere

Linda Darnell

Linda Darnell

Carmen Espinosa

Rita Hayworth

Rita Hayworth

Dona Sol

Alla Nazimova

Alla Nazimova

Senora Augustias

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Manolo de Palma

J. Carrol Naish

J. Carrol Naish

Garabato

Lynn Bari

Lynn Bari

Encarnacion

John Carradine

John Carradine

Nacional

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2 major awards won · 2 wins from 5 nominations across 1 ceremony

14th Academy Awards 1942 Best Cinematography, Color Ray Rennahan Winner
14th Academy Awards 1942 Best Cinematography, Color Ernest Palmer Winner
14th Academy Awards 1942 Best Art Direction, Color Thomas Little Nominee
14th Academy Awards 1942 Best Art Direction, Color Joseph C. Wright Nominee
14th Academy Awards 1942 Best Art Direction, Color Richard Day Nominee

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