El Cid(1961)
The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!
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.
Directed by Anthony Mann
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Cast
Charlton Heston
El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar
Sophia Loren
Jimena
Raf Vallone
Count Ordóñez
Geneviève Page
Princess Urraca
John Fraser
Prince Alfonso
Gary Raymond
Prince Sancho
Hurd Hatfield
Arias
Massimo Serato
Fanez
Frank Thring
Al Kadir
Michael Hordern
Don Diego
Andrew Cruickshank
Count Gormaz
Douglas Wilmer
Moutamin
Tullio Carminati
Priest
Ralph Truman
King Ferdinand
Christopher Rhodes
Don Martín
Carlo Giustini
Bermúdez
Gérard Tichy
King Ramírez
Fausto Tozzi
Dolfos
El Cid — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch El Cid?+
El Cid is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free, Tubi TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did El Cid come out?+
El Cid was released in 1961.
How long is El Cid?+
El Cid runs for 187 minutes (3 hours and 7 minutes).
Who directed El Cid?+
El Cid was directed by Anthony Mann.
Who stars in El Cid?+
El Cid stars Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page and John Fraser.
Is El Cid worth watching?+
El Cid holds a 6.8/10 rating from 317 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of action, drama, history, romance and war.
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