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