The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!

69% rating 1961 NR 3h 07m

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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.

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El Cid

About El Cid

Director
Anthony Mann
Cast
Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page, John Fraser, Gary Raymond, Hurd Hatfield, Massimo Serato
Writers
Philip Yordan, Fredric M. Frank, Ben Barzman
Genres
Action, Drama, History, Romance, War
Release date
24/10/1961
Rating
NR
Original language
EN
Country
US, IT
Tags
thoughtful, spain, admiring, honor, historical figure, commanding, 11th century, devoutness