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Movie Facts

Status: Released

Runtime: 182

Budget: -

Revenue: -

Language: en

Webpage: -

Release Info

  • 1961-10-24
     U

  • 1961-12-14
     NR

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Content Score: 100

(1961)

6.5/10 (16 votes)

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.

Tagline

The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!

Crew

Director: Anthony Mann
Writers: , ,

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Cast

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston
as El Cid

Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren
as Jimena

Raf Vallone

Raf Vallone
as Count Ordóñez

Geneviève Page

Geneviève Page
as Princess Urraca

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A review by John Chard

" And the Cid rode thru the gate and into legend "

El Cid is the story of legendary Rodrigo Diaz who lifted his country with valour and integrity to drive the Moorish invaders from Spain.

I think the best thing I can say about this film is that even though it's nearly three hours long, I never once look at the clock. It's a thoroughly engaging picture that boasts all the great hallmarks of a sweeping historical epic. The colour, the costumes, the scope, and the attention to detail from director Anthony Mann are first rate, and par for the course is the suitably rousing score from Miklos R... read the rest.