El Cid 1961

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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.

Charlton Heston

as El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar

Sophia Loren

as Jimena

Raf Vallone

as Count Ordóñez

Geneviève Page

as Princess Urraca

John Fraser

as Prince Alfonso

Gary Raymond

as Prince Sancho

Hurd Hatfield

as Arias

Massimo Serato

as Fanez

Frank Thring

as Al Kadir

Michael Hordern

as Don Diego

Director:

Anthony Mann

Writer:

Philip Yordan, Fredric M. Frank, Ben Barzman

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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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

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.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

El Cid

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Charlton Heston

as El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar

Sophia Loren

as Jimena

Raf Vallone

as Count Ordóñez

Geneviève Page

as Princess Urraca

John Fraser

as Prince Alfonso

Gary Raymond

as Prince Sancho

Hurd Hatfield

as Arias

Massimo Serato

as Fanez

Frank Thring

as Al Kadir

Michael Hordern

as Don Diego

Andrew Cruickshank

as Count Gormaz

Douglas Wilmer

as Moutamin

Tullio Carminati

as Priest

Ralph Truman

as King Ferdinand

Christopher Rhodes

as Don Martín

Carlo Giustini

as Bermúdez

Gérard Tichy

as King Ramírez

Fausto Tozzi

as Dolfos

Barbara Everest

as Mother Superior

Katina Noble

as Nun

Nerio Bernardi

as Soldier

Franco Fantasia

as Soldier

Herbert Lom

as Ben Yussuf

Omero Capanna

as Fighter (uncredited)

Luis Fernández de Eribe

as (uncredited)

Antonio Mayans

as (uncredited)

Paul Müller

as Arabian Assistant Doctor (uncredited)

Paul Naschy

as Extra (uncredited)

Rosalba Neri

as Harem Girl (uncredited)

Virgílio Teixeira

as (uncredited)

José Terrón

as Soldier (uncredited)

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