Man of La Mancha (1972)

12/12/1972 (US) • 2h 12m

Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Music

Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren and James Coco dream 'The Impossible Dream' in...

Overview

In the 16th century, poet, playwright and part-time actor Miguel de Cervantes has been arrested, together with his manservant, by the Spanish Inquisition. They're accused of presenting an entertainment offensive to the Inquisition. Inside the huge dungeon into which they have been cast, the other inmates gang up on Cervantes and his manservant, staging a mock trial, with the intention of stealing or burning his possessions. Cervantes wishes to desperately save a manuscript he carries with him and stages, with costumes, makeup, and the participation of the other prisoners, an unusual defense—the story of Don Quixote.

Top Billed Cast

Peter O'Toole

Don Quixote De La Mancha / Miguel de Cervantes / Alonso Quijana

Sophia Loren

Dulcinea / Aldonza

James Coco

Sancho Panza / Cervantes' Manservant

Harry Andrews

The Innkeeper / The Governor

John Castle

Sanson Carrasco / The Duke

Julie Gregg

Antonia Quijana

Rosalie Crutchley

The Housekeeper


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$12,000,000.00

Revenue

$11,500,000.00

Keywords

based on novel or book

musical

poet

based on play or musical

playwright

reality vs fantasy

mock trial

obscenity

16th century

spanish inquisition

la mancha, spain

motley crew

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