“The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!”
El Cid
6.9
303 votes·1961
·3h 7m
·MovieActionDramaHistoryRomanceWar
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.
Commercial Verdict
Blockbuster
Revenue vs Budget4.3x
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Massive commercial success
Keywords
spaindevoutnesshistorical figurehonorthoughtful11th centuryadmiringcommanding
Cast
Charlton Heston
El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar
Sophia Loren
Jimena
Raf Vallone
Count Ordóñez
Geneviève Page
Princess Urraca
John Fraser
Prince Alfonso
Gary Raymond
Prince Sancho
Hurd Hatfield
Arias
Massimo Serato
Fanez
Frank Thring
Al Kadir
Michael Hordern
Don Diego
Andrew Cruickshank
Count Gormaz
Douglas Wilmer
Moutamin
Tullio Carminati
Priest
Ralph Truman
King Ferdinand
Christopher Rhodes
Don Martín
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