El Cid
The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!
Overview
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.
AwardsNominated for 3 Oscars. 7 wins & 13 nominations total
Cast
Charlton HestonEl Cid Rodrigo de Vivar
Sophia LorenJimena
Raf ValloneCount Ordóñez
Geneviève PagePrincess Urraca
John FraserPrince Alfonso
Gary RaymondPrince Sancho
Hurd HatfieldArias
Massimo SeratoFanez
Frank ThringAl Kadir
Michael HordernDon Diego
Andrew CruickshankCount Gormaz
Douglas WilmerMoutaminCrew
DirectorAnthony Mann
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Details
Release DateOctober 24, 1961
Budget$6,250,000
Revenue$26,600,000
LanguagesEnglish, Latin
StudiosSamuel Bronston Productions, Dear Film, Aspa Films
