The Castilian (1963)
TRUE...Actually Shot in the Medieval Locations Where the Actual Story Took Place!
Also released as Valley of the Swords, this lugubrious US/Spanish co-production features the usual mid-1960s "tax shelter" international cast. Broderick Crawford plays a despotic 10th century Spanish king who, in cahoots with the invading Moors, has banished handsome Castilian nobleman Spartaco Santoni. With the surreptitious aid of Crawford's daughter Teresa Velasquez, Santoni assembles an army to march against the Moors. In keeping with the 13th century epic poem from which this film was derived ("El Poema de Fernan Gonzales") Santoni's path is smoothed by the celestial intervention of patron saints Milan and Santiago. Among the big names picking up a few tax-free dollars in The Castilian are Cesar Romero, Linda Darnell, Alida Valli and Fernando Rey.
Cast
- Espartaco Santoni - Fernán González
- Frankie Avalon - Jerifán
- Cesar Romero - Jerónimo
- Teresa Velázquez - Sancha
- Tomás Blanco - Don Nuño
- Germán Cobos - Abderramán
- Alida Valli - Reina Teresa
- Fernando Rey - Ramiro II, rey de León
- Broderick Crawford - Don Sancho
- Julio Peña - Santiago
Screenplay
- Paulino Rodrigo (Story)
- Paulino Rodrigo (Screenplay)
- Luis de los Arcos (Screenplay)
- Luis de los Arcos (Story)
Keywords
spain, 10th century, the moors (people)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Castilian about?
- Also released as Valley of the Swords, this lugubrious US/Spanish co-production features the usual mid-1960s "tax shelter" international cast. Broderick Crawford plays a despotic 10th century Spanish king who, in cahoots with the invading Moors, has banished handsome Castilian nobleman Spartaco Santoni. With the surreptitious aid of Crawford's daughter Teresa Velasquez, Santoni assembles an army to march against the Moors. In keeping with the 13th century epic poem from which this film was derived ("El Poema de Fernan Gonzales") Santoni's path is smoothed by the celestial intervention of patron saints Milan and Santiago. Among the big names picking up a few tax-free dollars in The Castilian are Cesar Romero, Linda Darnell, Alida Valli and Fernando Rey.
- Who directed The Castilian?
- The Castilian was directed by Javier Setó.
- Who stars in The Castilian?
- The Castilian stars Espartaco Santoni, Frankie Avalon, Cesar Romero, Teresa Velázquez, Tomás Blanco, Germán Cobos.
- How long is The Castilian?
- The Castilian has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is The Castilian?
- The Castilian is a Adventure, Drama film.
- Where was The Castilian produced?
- The Castilian was produced in Spain, United States of America.