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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 36m•NR• 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
Julio Desnoyers
Lead
Josef Swickard
Marcelo Desnoyers
Alice Terry
Marguerite Laurier
Alan Hale
Karl von Hartrott
Pomeroy Cannon
Madariaga
BC
Bridgetta Clark
Doña Luisa
VW
Virginia Warwick
Chichí
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.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
