

Overview
The bullfighter Marcial Lalanda financed and starred in this film about the rivalry between two bullfighters for the ill-fated love of the same woman. It features scenes of bullfights shot by Enrique Blanco using polychromatic film for the first time in Spain. Considered one of the greatest Spanish silent films.
Top Cast

Carmen Viance
Lucía Díaz

Marcial Lalanda
Luís Romero

Celia Escudero
Ana María
Alfonso Orozco
Pepe Reyes

Faustino Bretaño
Don Lolo

Florencia Bécquer
Teresa
Juana Espejo

Eduardo García Maroto

Javier de Rivera
José Mata
Federico Ruiz de Velasco
Luis Vela
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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