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El Cid
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El Cid

Tue, Oct 24, 1961
  • Action
  • Drama
  • History
  • Romance
  • War
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasThu, Dec 14, 1961
GB
  • In CinemasTue, Oct 24, 1961
AU
  • In CinemasFri, Mar 30, 1962
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Dec 13, 1961Paris
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Dec 14, 1961West Germany
JP
  • In CinemasFri, Apr 27, 1962
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Charlton Heston
    Charlton Heston
    as El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar
  • Sophia Loren
    Sophia Loren
    as Jimena
  • Raf Vallone
    Raf Vallone
    as Count Ordóñez
  • Geneviève Page
    Geneviève Page
    as Princess Urraca
  • John Fraser
    John Fraser
    as Prince Alfonso
  • Gary Raymond
    Gary Raymond
    as Prince Sancho
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