The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

1921

2h 12m

War

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80%

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5 Reviews

75%

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500+ Ratings

In Argentina, Julio (Rudolph Valentino) is a smooth-talking, wanton man, and the favorite grandson of rich landowner Madariaga (Pomeroy Cannon). Julio is French, and his very large family also has a German side, but after Madariaga's death, Julio decides to desert them all for Paris. There, he takes up with married woman Marguerite (Alice Terry). But as World War I begins, Julio joins up with the French, and soon has an unpleasant reunion with his German relatives on the battlefield.

Variety Staff

Variety

It is a production of many nuances, shadings so artistic and skillful as to intrigue the mind of the spectator.

Jul 6, 2010

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NYT Staff

New York Times

Although it has a good deal of the wordiness, erratic tempo and illogical emphasis common to screen adaptations of printed stories, it is nevertheless distinguished from many other works of its kind by genuine cinematographic qualities.

Jun 24, 2006

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Tim Brayton

Antagony & Ecstasy

Rousing, heartbreaking, beautiful, ugly, and full of human activity, some of which sings with insight and emotion, some of which plods.

Rated: 7/10

Mar 31, 2014

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Scott Nash

Three Movie Buffs

It still has a few entertaining moments but it's mostly a real slog to get through.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 24, 2006

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Has not worn well with age.

Rated: B

Jun 8, 2006

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Lou Lou D

The hottest love scenes ever filmed. This is the movie that made Valentino a star.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/05/23

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david l

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse was one of the highest-grossing silent movies and it is easy to see why the audiences of its day loved it so much. From the costume department to the editing, directing and production design, everything looks and sounds splendid. The movie definitely is overlong, it has too many characters and also some unnecessarily didactic monologues, but the central narrative conflict worked and Rudolph Valentino was quite memorable in a role that cemented his status as a movie star. The movie is also epic with a particularly strong, moving ending.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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dustin d

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is a silent epic with a unique premise of a tango dancer fighting in World War I, and interesting apocalyptic visuals. It is a little bit of a slog, but it is a good, minor classic.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

The best, GREATEST epic movie ever made!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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kevin w

Valentino became a star of the (gasp!) forbidden Latin lover variety behind his silken performance of an aristocratic letch who's surprised when World War cuts into his lecherous lifestyle. Handsomely filmed with a big roving script, look for the inflammatory, hearts-a-flutter tango scene which soaked many a theater seat in it's day.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

A well made anti-war film about a family torn apart during war time that served as Valentino's breakout role. Most famous for Valentino's "tango" scene. And all the 20's girls swooned!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Rudolph Valentino

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Marguerite Laurier

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Madariaga

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Marcelo Desnoyers

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Synopsis

In Argentina, Julio (Rudolph Valentino) is a smooth-talking, wanton man, and the favorite grandson of rich landowner Madariaga (Pomeroy Cannon). Julio is French, and his very large family also has a German side, but after Madariaga's death, Julio decides to desert them all for Paris. There, he takes up with married woman Marguerite (Alice Terry). But as World War I begins, Julio joins up with the French, and soon has an unpleasant reunion with his German relatives on the battlefield.

Director: Rex Ingram
Screenwriter: June Mathis
Production Co: Metro
Genre: War
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 8, 2018
Runtime: 2h 12m

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