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