The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

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.

6.6 / 10 1921 2h 36mNR English
WarRomanceDrama

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Rudolph Valentino

Rudolph Valentino

Julio Desnoyers

Lead
Josef Swickard

Josef Swickard

Marcelo Desnoyers

Alice Terry

Alice Terry

Marguerite Laurier

Alan Hale

Alan Hale

Karl von Hartrott

Pomeroy Cannon

Pomeroy Cannon

Madariaga

BC

Bridgetta Clark

Doña Luisa

VW

Virginia Warwick

Chichí

Mabel Van Buren

Mabel Van Buren

Elena

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Rex Ingram's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker