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El Cid

El Cid (1961)

"The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!"
Audience Score
69
NR 3 hr 2 minDec 14th, 1961History, Action, War, Romance, Drama
Epic film of the legendary Spanish hero, Rodrigo Diaz ("El Cid" to his followers), who, without compromising his strict sense of honour, still succeeds in taking the initiative and driving the Moors from Spain.
DirectorAnthony Mann
StarringCharlton HestonSophia LorenRaf Vallone

Cast & Crew

Charlton Heston
as El Cid
Sophia Loren
as Jimena
Raf Vallone
as Count Ordóñez
Geneviève Page
as Princess Urraca

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 14th, 1961
On DVD & Blu-ray:October 9th, 2000 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Allied Artists Pictures, Samuel Bronston Productions, Dear Film
Movie Tags:spain, epic

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