El Cid (1961) El Cid

El Cid ★★★ 1961 Charts the life of Rodrigo Diaz de Bivar, known as El Cid, who was the legendary 11th-century Christian hero who freed Spain from Moorish invaders. Noted for its insanely lavish budget, this epic tale is true to its setting and features elaborate battle scenes. 184m/C VHS. Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Hurd Hatfield, Genevieve Page; Director: Anthony Mann; Writer: Philip Yordan; Writer: Robert Krasker; Cameo: Miklos Rozsa.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1961
Length (in minutes) 184
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Raf Vallone
Actor Sophia Loren
Actor Genevieve Page
Actor Hurd Hatfield
Actor Charlton Heston
Cameo Miklos Rozsa.
Cinematographer Robert Krasker
Director Anthony Mann
Writer Philip Yordan