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El Cid( 1961)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Charlton Heston

      El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar

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      Sophia Loren

      Jimena

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      Raf Vallone

      Count Ordóñez

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      Geneviève Page

      Princess Urraca

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      John Fraser

      Prince Alfonso

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      Gary Raymond

      Prince Sancho

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      Hurd Hatfield

      Arias

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      Massimo Serato

      Fanez

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      Frank Thring

      Al Kadir

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      Michael Hordern

      Don Diego

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      Andrew Cruickshank

      Count Gormaz

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      Douglas Wilmer

      Moutamin

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      Tullio Carminati

      Priest

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      Ralph Truman

      King Ferdinand

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      Christopher Rhodes

      Don Martín

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      Carlo Giustini

      Bermúdez

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      Gérard Tichy

      King Ramírez

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      Fausto Tozzi

      Dolfos

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      Barbara Everest

      Mother Superior

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      Katina Noble

      Nun

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      Nerio Bernardi

      Soldier

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      Franco Fantasia

      Soldier

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      Herbert Lom

      Ben Yussuf

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      Omero Capanna

      Fighter (uncredited)

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      Luis Fernández de Eribe

      (uncredited)

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      Antonio Mayans

      (uncredited)

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      Paul Müller

      Arabian Assistant Doctor (uncredited)

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      Paul Naschy

      Extra (uncredited)

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      Rosalba Neri

      Harem Girl (uncredited)

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      Virgílio Teixeira

      (uncredited)

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      José Terrón

      Soldier (uncredited)

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    A review by John Chard

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    Written by John Chard on Thu Sep 18 2014
    " And the Cid rode through the gate and into legend " El Cid is the story of legendary Rodrigo Diaz who lifted his country with valour and integrity to drive the Moorish invaders from Spain. I think the best thing I can say about this film is that even though it's nearly three hours long, I never once look at the clock. It's a thoroughly engaging picture that boasts all the great hallmarks of a sweeping historical epic. The colour, the costumes, the scope, and the attention to detail from director Anthony Mann are first rate, and par for the course is the suitably rousing score from Miklo...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    6250000.00

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • epic
    • spain
    • devoutness
    • historical figure
    • honor
    • 11th century