El Cid (1961)
El Cid is a 1961 action movie directed by Anthony Mann, with a running time of 3h 7m. It stars Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren and Raf Vallone.
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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What is El Cid about?
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.
When was El Cid released?
El Cid was released on 24 October 1961.
How long is El Cid?
El Cid runs 3h 7m.
Who made El Cid?
El Cid was directed by Anthony Mann.
Cast
- Charlton Heston as El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar
- Sophia Loren as Jimena
- Raf Vallone as Count Ordóñez
- Geneviève Page as Princess Urraca
- John Fraser as Prince Alfonso
- Gary Raymond as Prince Sancho
- Hurd Hatfield as Arias
- Massimo Serato as Fanez
- Frank Thring as Al Kadir
- Michael Hordern as Don Diego
- Andrew Cruickshank as Count Gormaz
- Douglas Wilmer as Moutamin
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