El Cid

El Cid

The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!

6.8 /10 293 votes
October 24, 1961 3h 7m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Anthony Mann
Writers Philip Yordan, Fredric M. Frank
Studio Samuel Bronston Productions
Rating 6.8/10
Language EN
Budget $6,250,000

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Cast & Crew

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar

Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren

Jimena

Raf Vallone

Raf Vallone

Count Ordóñez

Geneviève Page

Geneviève Page

Princess Urraca

John Fraser

John Fraser

Prince Alfonso

Gary Raymond

Gary Raymond

Prince Sancho

Hurd Hatfield

Hurd Hatfield

Arias

Massimo Serato

Massimo Serato

Fanez

Frank Thring

Frank Thring

Al Kadir

Michael Hordern

Michael Hordern

Don Diego

Andrew Cruickshank

Andrew Cruickshank

Count Gormaz

Douglas Wilmer

Douglas Wilmer

Moutamin

Frequently Asked Questions

El Cid was released on October 24, 1961.

The runtime of El Cid is 3h 7m.

El Cid is a Action, Drama, History, Romance, War movie.

El Cid has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

El Cid is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

El Cid was directed by Anthony Mann.

The main cast of El Cid includes Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone.

El Cid is originally in English.