El Cid.
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Presents the epic story of Spain's immortal warrior hero of the 11th century. Features Charlton Heston as El Cid, the man of strength and vision, with a deep devotion to his God and king, who dreamed of peace for his country as he valiantly fought for his ideals, finally uniting his countrymen to drive off the invading Islamic hordes.
Don Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (Charlton Heston) rescues a Spanish town from an invading Moorish army. The Emirs proclaim him "El Cid" (the Castillian Spanish pronunciation of the Arabic for Lord: "Al Sidi") and swear allegiance to him. For this act of mercy, Don Rodrigo is accused of treason by Count Ordóñez (Raf Vallone) and accused by Count Gormaz (Andrew Cruickshank) of treason.
Don Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (Charlton Heston) rescues a Spanish town from an invading Moorish army. The Emirs proclaim him "El Cid" (the Castillian Spanish pronunciation of the Arabic for Lord: "Al Sidi") and swear allegiance to him. For this act of mercy, Don Rodrigo is accused of treason by Count Ordóñez (Raf Vallone) and accused by Count Gormaz (Andrew Cruickshank) of treason.
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- Cast
- Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page, Herbert Lom
Complete catalog record
El Cid. Samuel Bronston Productions. United Kingdom. Released In The U.S. By Allied Artists Pictures. 181 Min., Sd., Color, 35 Mm. Produced In Association With Dear Films Productions. © Samuel Bronston Productions, Inc.; 6dec61; Lp27968. , Presents the epic story of Spain's immortal warrior hero of the 11th century. Features Charlton Heston as El Cid, the man of strength and vision, with a deep devotion to his God and king, who dreamed of peace for his country as he valiantly fought for his ideals, finally uniting his countrymen to drive off the invading Islamic hordes. NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.
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