The Conquering Power (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1921, The Conquering Power is a drama and romance film directed by Rex Ingram, running about 89 minutes. “Enter Romance-a young blood from Paris, into the life of Eugenie Grandet -a life of chintz and candle-light” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young playboy Charles Grandet is sent to live with his miserly uncle after his father loses his fortune. He and his cousin Eugenie fall in love, but his uncle sends him away and tries to arrange a marriage more to his liking (and profit!). Will true love triumph?
Who’s in it. The Conquering Power stars Rudolph Valentino as Charles Grandet, Alice Terry as Eugenie Grandet, Ralph Lewis as Pere Grandet and Carrie Daumery as Mere Grandet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Conquering Power has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Conquering Power page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Conquering Power tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Conquering Power (1921)?
- In US, The Conquering Power is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Conquering Power worth watching?
- The Conquering Power holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Conquering Power?
- The Conquering Power stars Rudolph Valentino, Alice Terry, Ralph Lewis, Carrie Daumery and Bridgetta Clark.
- When was The Conquering Power released?
- The Conquering Power was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.