El Cid

Name: El Cid
Director: Anthony Mann
Genre: Action, Drama, History, Romance, War
Released: 1961-10-24
Duration: 187 min
Cast: Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page, John Fraser

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1961 · 187 min · NR · Action · Drama · History · Romance · War · TMDB 6.8/10

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.

Directed by Anthony Mann

Cast

Charlton Heston — El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar
Sophia Loren — Jimena
Raf Vallone — Count Ordóñez
Geneviève Page — Princess Urraca
John Fraser — Prince Alfonso