The fabled Spanish hero Rodrigo Diaz (a.k.a. El Cid) overcomes a family vendetta and court intrigue to defend Christian Spain against the Moors.
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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. Written by Stewart M. Clamen <clamen@cs.cmu.edu>
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The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS! See more »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
14 December 1961 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El Sid See more »Box Office
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$6,250,000 (estimated)Gross:
$26,620,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Mono (some 35 mm prints)| 4-Track Stereo (35 mm prints)| 70 mm 6-Track (Westrex Recording System)Color:
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2.20 : 1
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(uncredited)
Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
Music by Miklós Rózsa
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Michael Hordern also re voiced the role of the Old Priest who appears in the first few scenes with Charlton Heston. See more »Goofs
The interiors are far too bright for medieval castles. See more »Quotes
Moutamin: In my country, we have a name for a warrior with the vision to be just and the courage to show mercy. We call him... the cid!See more »
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The Falcon and the Dove(uncredited)
Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
Music by Miklós Rózsa
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I was debating how to vote on this one as it is one of my favorite movies of all time, and only if I felt something was missing would I not give it a 10.
Well I couldn't think of a single thing missing or that could've been done better in this movie, so this is the first 10/10 or 5/5 I have given. Seriouslly, its that good.
I am very particular about my movies. There has to be good story, characters, action, cinematography and attention to detail and authenticity.
El Cid has all this and more. The characters are compelling and real, both noble and craven. The story is based on a real person and real location and events, although I am sure some liberties have been taken to dramatize things during this Spanish/moorish conflict. Costumes seem authentic, and there is plenty of action for all so long as you don't mind the long periods of drama between them. And frankly, I give this movie a capitol D for drama!
This is the kind of classic epic that moves you emotionally and draws you in, you feel for the characters and are awed by the events. If you like historical/medieval drama, watch El Cid. It is a classic.