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Sangre y arena (1989)
Release Year: 1989
Nation: N/A
Alternative Title: Blood & Sand, Blood and Sand
Director: Javier Elorrieta
Writer: Rafael Azcona, Ricardo Franco, Thomas A. Fucci, Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
Production & Genre
Producer(s): N/A
Companies: N/A
Genre: Drama, Film Based On A Novel, Romance, Romance Film
Story
Juan, a young Spanish man, harbors an ambition to become a renowned torero. While illegally bullfighting at night with a destined bull for the corridas on the Sols' property, he meets Dona Sol, the half-Spanish, half-American daughter of the American landowner. Juan falls in love with her and they meet again when she introduces him to a famous torero who helps propel Juan into fame. Despite marrying Carmen, Juan remains in love with Dona Sol but is later discarded by her. Struggling with despair and alcoholism, only Carmen stands by him as he attempts to return to the bullfighting business.
Summary
Sangre y arena (1989), directed by Javier Elorrieta, is a drama film based on a novel of the same name. The story revolves around Juan's pursuit of his dream to become a famous torero, his romantic entanglements with Dona Sol and Carmen, and his eventual downfall due to rejection and substance abuse.
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