El Cid 1961
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SplatEpic 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar
as Jimena
as Count Ordóñez
as Princess Urraca
as Prince Alfonso
as Prince Sancho
as Arias
as Fanez
as Al Kadir
as Don Diego
Director:
Writer:
Philip Yordan, Fredric M. Frank, Ben Barzman
Stars:
Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page, John Fraser, Gary Raymond, Hurd Hatfield, Massimo Serato, Frank Thring, Michael Hordern,
Genres:
Action,Drama,History,Romance,War
Release Date:
1961 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
187 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
El Cid
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar
as Jimena
as Count Ordóñez
as Princess Urraca
as Prince Alfonso
as Prince Sancho
as Arias
as Fanez
as Al Kadir
as Don Diego
as Count Gormaz
as Moutamin
as Priest
as King Ferdinand
as Don Martín
as Bermúdez
as King Ramírez
as Dolfos
as Mother Superior
as Nun
as Soldier
as Soldier
as Ben Yussuf
as Fighter (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Arabian Assistant Doctor (uncredited)
as Extra (uncredited)
as Harem Girl (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
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