Man of La Mancha (1972)

  • PG
  • 12/12/1972 (US)
  • Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Music
  • 2h 12m

Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren and James Coco dream 'The Impossible Dream' in...

Overview

In the sixteenth century, Miguel de Cervantes, poet, playwright, and part-time actor, has been arrested, together with his manservant, by the Spanish Inquisition. They are accused of presenting an entertainment offensive to the Inquisition. Inside the huge dungeon into which they have been cast, the other prisoners gang up on Cervantes and his manservant, and begin a mock trial, with the intention of stealing or burning his possessions. Cervantes wishes to desperately save a manuscript he carries with him and stages, with costumes, makeup, and the participation of the other prisoners, an unusual defense--the story of Don Quixote.

Dale Wasserman

Screenplay

Arthur Hiller

Director

Cast

Peter O'Toole's headshot

Peter O'Toole

Don Quixote De La Mancha / Miguel de Cervantes / Alonso Quijana
Sophia Loren's headshot

Sophia Loren

Dulcinea / Aldonza
James Coco's headshot

James Coco

Sancho Panza / Cervantes' Manservant
Ian Richardson's headshot

Ian Richardson

The Padre
Harry Andrews's headshot

Harry Andrews

The Innkeeper / The Governor
John Castle's headshot

John Castle

Sanson Carrasco / The Duke
Brian Blessed's headshot

Brian Blessed

Pedro
Julie Gregg's headshot

Julie Gregg

Antonia Quijana

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