El Cid
El Cid
Release: 1961-10-24·Runtime: 187m·★ 6.8
ActionDramaHistoryRomanceWar
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.
Production Countries
ItalySpainUnited States of America
Production Companies
Samuel Bronston Productions
Dear Film
Aspa Films
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Sophia Lorenas Jimena
Geneviève Pageas Princess Urraca
Andrew Cruickshankas Count Gormaz
Douglas Wilmeras Moutamin
Gérard Tichyas King Ramírez
Fausto Tozzias Dolfos
Barbara Everestas Mother Superior
Michael Hordernas Don Diego
Nerio Bernardias Soldier
Franco Fantasiaas Soldier
Virgílio Teixeiraas (uncredited)
John Fraseras Prince Alfonso
Frank Thringas Al Kadir
Christopher Rhodesas Don Martín
Luis Fernández de Eribeas (uncredited)
Paul Mülleras Arabian Assistant Doctor (uncredited)
Ralph Trumanas King Ferdinand
Carlo Giustinias Bermúdez
Paul Naschyas Extra (uncredited)
Raf Valloneas Count Ordóñez
Herbert Lomas Ben Yussuf
Antonio Mayansas (uncredited)
Rosalba Nerias Harem Girl (uncredited)
José Terrónas Soldier (uncredited)
Massimo Seratoas Fanez
Tullio Carminatias Priest
Gary Raymondas Prince Sancho
Hurd Hatfieldas Arias
Omero Capannaas Fighter (uncredited)
Charlton Hestonas El Cid Rodrigo de VivarCrew
" />Gil ParrondoAssistant Art Director
" />Anthony MannDirector
" />Verna FieldsSound Editor
" />Michał WaszyńskiAssociate Producer
" />Robert KraskerDirector of Photography
" />Miklós RózsaOriginal Music Composer
" />Philip YordanScreenplay
" />Ben BarzmanScreenplay" />Omero CapannaStunts
" />Yakima CanuttSecond Unit Director
" />Diego FabbriAdditional Writing