El Cid (1961)

  • NR
  • 12/14/1961 (US)
  • Action, Drama, History, Romance, War
  • 3h 7m

The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!

Overview

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.

Anthony Mann

Director

Fredric M. Frank

Screenplay, Story

Philip Yordan

Screenplay

Ben Barzman

Screenplay

Cast

Charlton Heston's headshot

Charlton Heston

El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar
Sophia Loren's headshot

Sophia Loren

Jimena
Raf Vallone's headshot

Raf Vallone

Count Ordóñez
Geneviève Page's headshot

Geneviève Page

Princess Urraca
John Fraser's headshot

John Fraser

Prince Alfonso
Gary Raymond's headshot

Gary Raymond

Prince Sancho
Hurd Hatfield's headshot

Hurd Hatfield

Arias
Massimo Serato's headshot

Massimo Serato

Fanez

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