El Cid

El Cid

★ 6.8IMDb Score
Released:1961-10-24
Duration:187 min
Director:Anthony Mann
Actors:Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page, John Fraser
Production:Samuel Bronston Productions, Dear Film, Aspa Films

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.

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