epic,spain,devoutness,historical figure,honor,11th century

El Cid (1961)

Poster for El Cid

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Anthony Mann
  • Profile picture of Charlton Heston
    El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar Charlton Heston
  • Profile picture of Sophia Loren
    Jimena Sophia Loren
  • Profile picture of Raf Vallone
    Count Ordóñez Raf Vallone
  • Profile picture of Geneviève Page
    Princess Urraca Geneviève Page
  • Profile picture of John Fraser
    Prince Alfonso John Fraser
  • Profile picture of Gary Raymond
    Prince Sancho Gary Raymond
  • Profile picture of Hurd Hatfield
    Arias Hurd Hatfield
  • Profile picture of Massimo Serato
    Fanez Massimo Serato

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Keywords

  • epic
  • spain
  • devoutness
  • historical figure
  • honor
  • 11th century