Blood and Sand

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Blood and Sand

"His courage brought them together. Her desire tore them apart."

1989

1h 53m

5.0(32 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

Remake of the tale of an acclaimed matador who finds himself involved with a beautiful woman, jeopardizing both his marriage and career.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Sharon Stone

Doña Sol

Christopher Rydell

Juan Gallardo

Ana Torrent

Carmen Espinosa

Guillermo Montesinos

Garabato

Albert Vidal

Nacional

Antonio Flores

Simón Andreu

Antonio (as Simon Andreu)

Margarita Calahorra

Angustias

José Luis de Vilallonga

Don José

Tony Fuentes

Pepe Serrano

Creative team

Directed by: Javier Elorrieta
Written by: Thomas A. Fucci
Rafael Azcona

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