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El Cid is a 1961 epic historical drama film directed by Anthony Mann and produced by Samuel Bronston. The film is loosely based on the life of the 11th-century Castilian knight and warlord Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, called "El Cid" (from the Arabic al-sidi, meaning "The Lord").
El Cid: Directed by Anthony Mann. With Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page. The fabled Spanish hero Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (a.k.a. El Cid) overcomes a family vendetta and court intrigue to defend Christian Spain against the Moors.
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- Anthony Mann
- 1961-12-14
Spain is overrun by the Moors and the country's only hope rests in a heroic knight known as El Cid (Charlton Heston). He knows a divided Spain cannot stand and implores his countrymen to unify in...
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- Charlton Heston
- Anthony Mann
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El Cid tells the story of Spain's most famous hero, Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (Charlton Heston, in one of his best performances), who in the eleventh century transformed himself from ordinary man into mythic warrior hero by bravely, intelligently and compassionately fighting to end Spain of its constant battles between Christians and Moors, and ...
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El Cid, American-Italian epic film, released in 1961, that told the story of the 11th-century Spanish hero.
Although known for his fierce tactics on the battlefield, El Cid (“The Lord”; played by Charlton Heston) is depicted as a man who values peace and pragmatism over violence during a time when Spain is torn between warring factions of Christians and Muslims. An act of mercy granted on behalf of captured Muslim soldiers results in his being branded a traitor by Count Gormaz (Andrew Cruickshank), who is the father of El Cid’s fiancée, Jimena (Sophia Loren). El Cid is forced to duel with Gormaz, who is slain in the encounter. Although Jimena is obligated to marry her father’s slayer, she vows revenge and refuses to consummate the marriage. Years of palace intrigue follow the death of King Ferdinand I (Ralph Truman) as his heirs battle for control of the throne. During this time, El Cid finally wins the respect and love of Jimena. When an invading Muslim army from North Africa threaten to overrun Spain, he is again called into service of the throne. El Cid leads his men into battle but is mortally wounded. His dying wish is to be strapped onto his horse so that his men do not realize he has died. The ploy works, and the dead El Cid “leads” his army to overwhelming victory, becoming a Spanish legend in the process.
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•Studios: Samuel Bronston Productions and Dear Film Produzione
•Director: Anthony Mann
•Producer: Samuel Bronston
•Writers: Philip Yordan, Fredric M. Frank, and Ben Barzman
•Music: Miklós Rózsa
•Running time: 182 minutes
•Charlton Heston (El Cid)
•Sophia Loren (Jimena [also spelled Chimene])
•Raf Vallone (Count Ordóñez)
•Geneviève Page (Princess Urraca)
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Videos. Details. El Cid (1961) is a historical epic directed by Anthony Mann, starring Charlton Heston as the legendary Spanish hero Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar. The film portrays his struggle to unite Spain against the Moorish invaders. With Sophia Loren as his love interest, the narrative explores the themes of honor, loyalty, and heroism amidst ...
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Sep 22, 2021 · The Spanish hero El Cid overcomes a family vendetta and court intrigue to defend Christian Spain against the Moors.
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