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