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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1962): Cast

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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is a 1962 war drama directed by Vincente Minnelli, starring Lee J. Cobb as Julio Madariaga, Glenn Ford and Charles Boyer. It runs 2 hours 33 minutes.

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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 33m (153 min)
Genres
War , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse About?

The premise of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse without spoilers.

Based on Ibáñez’s classic novel, MGM presents a dramatic saga set in Argentina. Patriarch Madariaga’s two daughters are married to a Frenchman and a German. When Nazi Germany occupies France, the family is split as members fight on opposite sides, sparking a personal and political crisis.

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • argentina
  • torture victim
  • adolf hitler character
  • daughter
  • marriage
  • gestapo
  • french resistance
  • self sacrifice
  • building collapse
  • exploding building
  • bombing raid
  • air strike
+26 more
  • husband wife reunion
  • paris metro
  • exploding car
  • love triangle
  • german general
  • nazi occupied france
  • nazi occupation
  • newspaper editor
  • south america
  • cheating wife
  • extramarital affair
  • husband wife relationship
  • uncle nephew relationship
  • cousin cousin relationship
  • brother sister relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • father son relationship
  • grandfather grandson relationship
  • family relationships
  • dinner party
  • family gathering
  • paris france
  • air raid
  • espionage
  • world war two
  • number in title
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Cast & crew

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Cast & Characters

Lee J. Cobb leads the cast as Julio Madariaga, with Glenn Ford as Julio Desnoyers and Charles Boyer as Marcelo Desnoyers. Directed by Vincente Minnelli; 21 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

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From the director

More from Vincente Minnelli

More films directed by Vincente Minnelli, best-rated first: Meet Me in St. Louis, The Band Wagon, The Bad and the Beautiful and Gigi.

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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Los cuatro jinetes del apocalipsis” and “Les quatre cavaliers de l'apocalypse”.

Also known as
  • Los cuatro jinetes del apocalipsis
  • Les quatre cavaliers de l'apocalypse
  • The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse
  • 四骑士血洒自由魂
  • Die vier apokalyptischen Reiter
  • I quattro cavalieri dell'Apocalisse
  • Οι Τέσσερις Ιππότες της Αποκάλυψης
  • Mahşerin Dört Atlısı
  • Os Quatro Cavaleiros do Apocalipse
  • Els quatre genets de l’apocalipsi
  • De fyra ryttarna

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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse runs 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).

When was The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse released?

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse was released on February 7, 1962.

Who directed The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse was directed by Vincente Minnelli.

More films by Vincente Minnelli

Who is in the cast of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse stars Lee J. Cobb as Julio Madariaga, Glenn Ford as Julio Desnoyers and Charles Boyer as Marcelo Desnoyers, among 21 credited actors.

Does The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse have a post-credit scene?

No. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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