Quick Facts
DirectorAnthony Mann
Runtime3h 7m · NR
GenresAction · Drama · History · Romance · War
Release1961-10-24
Film
El Cid
1961· NR· 3h 7m· Action· Drama· History· Romance· War
“The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!”
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.
1961-10-24
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Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorAnthony Mann
ScreenplayBen Barzman
ProducerSamuel Bronston
Director of PhotographyRobert Krasker
Original Music ComposerMiklós Rózsa
EditorRobert Lawrence
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released1961-10-24
Runtime3h 7m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosSamuel Bronston Productions · Dear Film · Aspa Films
Budget$6M
Box office$27M
LanguagesEnglish · Latin
CountriesItaly · Spain · United States of America
Rating6.8/10 · 301 votes
Original languageen
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