El Cid (1961)
The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!
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.
Director: Anthony Mann
Genre: Action, Drama, History, Romance, War
Runtime: 187 min
Release Date: October 24, 1961
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
Screenplay
- Fredric M. Frank (Screenplay)
- Philip Yordan (Screenplay)
- Ben Barzman (Screenplay)
- Fredric M. Frank (Story)
Music: Miklós Rózsa
Cinematography: Robert Krasker
Editing: Robert Lawrence
Production: Samuel Bronston Productions, Dear Film, Aspa Films
Country: Italy, Spain, United States of America
Language: English, Latin
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $27M
Original Language: en
Themes
Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Samurai Duel: Sword, Honor, and Blood, Martial Arts: Black Belt and Honor, Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Bushido Code and Warrior Honor
Keywords
spain, devoutness, historical figure, honor, thoughtful, 11th century, admiring, commanding
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is El Cid about?
- 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.
- Who directed El Cid?
- El Cid was directed by Anthony Mann.
- Who stars in El Cid?
- El Cid stars Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page, John Fraser, Gary Raymond.
- How long is El Cid?
- El Cid has a runtime of 3h 7m (187 minutes).
- What genre is El Cid?
- El Cid is a Action, Drama, History, Romance, War film.
- What is the budget of El Cid?
- El Cid had a budget of $6M.
- How much did El Cid gross?
- El Cid grossed $27M worldwide.
- Where was El Cid produced?
- El Cid was produced in Italy, Spain, United States of America.
- What are the themes of El Cid?
- The themes of El Cid include: Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Samurai Duel: Sword, Honor, and Blood, Martial Arts: Black Belt and Honor, Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Bushido Code and Warrior Honor.