El Cid (1961)

"The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!"Movie
Audience Score
68
El Cid
StarringCharlton HestonSophia LorenRaf Vallone
DirectorAnthony Mann
NR 3 hr 7 minDec 14th, 1961Drama, Action, History, Romance, War
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 14th, 1961
On DVD & Blu-ray:October 9th, 2000 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$6,250,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$26,600,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Samuel Bronston Productions, Dear Film, Aspa Films
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