The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921)

AN EPIC OF REALISM With its great scenes of Argentine-its intimate views of Parisian life-its titanic battle scenes-its massive settings-its tremendous realism-its faithful reproduction of the vital story-its mighty drama-its soul stirring romance.

Set in the years before and during World War I, this epic tale tells the story of a rich Argentine family, one of its two descending branches being half of French heritage, the other being half German. Following the death of the family patriarch, the man's two daughters and their families resettle to France and Germany, respectively. In time the Great War breaks out, putting members of the family on opposing sides.

Date of release
1921-03-06
TMDB
6.6 / 10 (62)
Runtime
2h 36m
Genres
War, Romance, Drama
Director
Rex Ingram

Casting

  • Rudolph Valentino — Julio Desnoyers
  • Josef Swickard — Marcelo Desnoyers
  • Alice Terry — Marguerite Laurier
  • Alan Hale — Karl von Hartrott
  • Pomeroy Cannon — Madariaga
  • Bridgetta Clark — Doña Luisa
  • Virginia Warwick — Chichí
  • Mabel Van Buren — Elena
  • Stuart Holmes — Otto von Hartrott
  • John St. Polis — Etienne Laurier
  • Mark Fenton — Senator Lacour
  • Derek Ghent — René Lacour

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