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."
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.
Starring
Rudolph Valentino, Josef Swickard, Alice Terry
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Rudolph Valentino stars as Julio Desnoyers in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
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Year context
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse was released 105 years ago in 1921.
Overview
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 F...
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is a War, Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 2h 36m.
CAST (20)
Rudolph Valentino
Julio Desnoyers
Josef Swickard
Marcelo Desnoyers
Alice Terry
Marguerite Laurier
Alan Hale
Karl von Hartrott
Pomeroy Cannon
Madariaga
BC
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
DG
Derek Ghent
René Lacour
Nigel De Brulier
Tchernoff
BM
Bowditch M. Turner
Argensola
Edward Connelly
Lodgekeeper
Wallace Beery
Lieut. Col. von Richthosen
Harry Northrup
The General
Arthur Hoyt
Lieutenant Schnitz
Xavier Cugat
Violinist in Tango Bar Scene (uncredited)
Louise Emmons
French Mother Bidding Farewell (uncredited)
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What is The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse about?
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.
How long is The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse has a runtime of 156 minutes (2h 36m).
Who stars in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?
The cast of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse includes Rudolph Valentino, Josef Swickard, Alice Terry, Alan Hale, Pomeroy Cannon.
What is the rating of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 57 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
War
Romance
Drama
