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The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS! - El Cid
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Title: El Cid

Release Date: 24 Oct 1961

Runtime: 3h 7m

Genre: Action, Drama, History, Romance, War

Director: Samuel Bronston Productions, Dear Film, Allied Artists Pictures

Production Companies: Samuel Bronston Productions, Dear Film, Allied Artists Pictures

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.

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Average Vote: 6.844 (272 votes)

Cast

  • El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar: Charlton Heston
  • Jimena: Sophia Loren
  • Count Ordóñez: Raf Vallone
  • Princess Urraca: Geneviève Page
  • Prince Alfonso: John Fraser
  • Prince Sancho: Gary Raymond
  • Arias: Hurd Hatfield
  • Fanez: Massimo Serato
  • Al Kadir: Frank Thring
  • Don Diego: Michael Hordern
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