El Cid (1961)

10/24/1961 (IT) • 3h 7m

Action, Drama, History, Romance, War

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.

Top Billed Cast

Charlton Heston

El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar

Raf Vallone

Count Ordóñez

Geneviève Page

Princess Urraca

John Fraser

Prince Alfonso

Gary Raymond

Prince Sancho

Frank Thring

Al Kadir


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$6,250,000.00

Revenue

$26,600,000.00

Keywords

epic

spain

devoutness

historical figure

honor

thoughtful

11th century

admiring

commanding

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