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
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Cast
Sophia Lorenas Jimena
Frank Thringas Al Kadir
Andrew Cruickshankas Count Gormaz
Omero Capannaas Fighter (uncredited)
Rosalba Nerias Harem Girl (uncredited)
Geneviève Pageas Princess Urraca
Ralph Trumanas King Ferdinand
Christopher Rhodesas Don Martín
Franco Fantasiaas Soldier
José Terrónas Soldier (uncredited)
Gary Raymondas Prince Sancho
Hurd Hatfieldas Arias
Tullio Carminatias Priest
Gérard Tichyas King Ramírez
Nerio Bernardias Soldier
Paul Mülleras Arabian Assistant Doctor (uncredited)
Raf Valloneas Count Ordóñez
Carlo Giustinias Bermúdez
Paul Naschyas Extra (uncredited)
Charlton Hestonas El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar
Douglas Wilmeras Moutamin
Fausto Tozzias Dolfos
Massimo Seratoas Fanez
Barbara Everestas Mother Superior
Luis Fernández de Eribeas (uncredited)
Antonio Mayansas (uncredited)
Virgílio Teixeiraas (uncredited)
John Fraseras Prince Alfonso
Michael Hordernas Don Diego
Herbert Lomas Ben YussufCrew
" />Yakima CanuttSecond Unit Director
" />Anthony MannDirector" />Omero CapannaStunts
" />Miklós RózsaOriginal Music Composer
" />Ben BarzmanScreenplay
" />Robert KraskerDirector of Photography
" />Diego FabbriAdditional Writing
" />Verna FieldsSound Editor
" />Michał WaszyńskiAssociate Producer
" />Philip YordanScreenplay