El Cid

Directed by Anthony Mann
Not Rated
October 24, 1961    3h 7m    Box Office: $26.6MAction, Drama,
7.293%78%6.8
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.

Where to Watch El Cid

  • Charlton HestonEl Cid Rodrigo de Vivar
  • Sophia LorenJimena
  • Raf ValloneCount Ordóñez
  • Geneviève PagePrincess Urraca
  • John FraserPrince Alfonso
  • Gary RaymondPrince Sancho
  • Hurd HatfieldArias
  • Massimo SeratoFanez
  • Frank ThringAl Kadir
  • Michael HordernDon Diego
  • Andrew CruickshankCount Gormaz
  • Douglas WilmerMoutamin
  • Tullio CarminatiPriest
  • Ralph TrumanKing Ferdinand
  • Christopher RhodesDon Martín
  • Carlo GiustiniBermúdez
  • Gérard TichyKing Ramírez
  • Fausto TozziDolfos
  • Barbara EverestMother Superior
  • Katina NobleNun

El Cid Ratings & Reviews

  • Mister ArnMay 15, 2025
    Epic scenes with some beautiful shots filled with color. The acting was a little over dramatic, however it still held my interest for it's full 3 hours.

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