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El Cid

NR
ActionDramaHistoryRomanceWar
6.9/10(267 ratings)

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.

10-24-1961
3h 7m
El Cid
Backdrop for El Cid

Main Cast

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar

Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren

Jimena

Raf Vallone

Raf Vallone

Count Ordóñez

Geneviève Page

Geneviève Page

Princess Urraca

John Fraser

John Fraser

Prince Alfonso

Gary Raymond

Gary Raymond

Prince Sancho

Hurd Hatfield

Hurd Hatfield

Arias

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Anthony Mann
Production:
Samuel Bronston Productions, Dear Film, Allied Artists Pictures
Budget:
$6,250,000

Key Crew

Director:
Anthony Mann
Screenplay:
Philip Yordan
Screenplay:
Ben Barzman
Second Unit Director:
Yakima Canutt
Additional Writing:
Diego Fabbri

Locations and Languages

Country:
IT; US
Filming:
IT; US
Languages:
en