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Young Rebel (1967)
Cervantes (original title)

90 min  -  Adventure | Biography | Drama  -   January 1969 (USA)
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A highly fictionalized filming of the early life of Miguel de Cervantes, author of "Don Quixote".

Director:

Vincent Sherman

Writers:

Enrico Bomba, Bruno Frank (novel), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Horst Buchholz, Gina Lollobrigida and José Ferrer
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Horst Buchholz ...
Gina Lollobrigida ...
Giulia
José Ferrer ...
Louis Jourdan ...
Cardinal Acquaviva
Francisco Rabal Francisco Rabal ...
Rodrigo Cervantes
Fernando Rey ...
Soledad Miranda Soledad Miranda ...
Nessa
Antonio Casas Antonio Casas
Ángel del Pozo Ángel del Pozo
Uzzieno Cortini Uzzieno Cortini
Ricardo Palacios Ricardo Palacios
José Jaspe José Jaspe
José Nieto José Nieto
André Spengler André Spengler
Maurice de Canonge Maurice de Canonge
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In this romanticized biography of Spain's most celebrated novelist, young Miguel Cervantes, son of a country doctor, cockily pushes better-bred, court-connected peacock chicks aside for the post of private secretary to monsignor (soon cardinal) Acquaviva, papal envoy to king Philip II of Spain. Realizing his friendship with the Ottoman general-envoy was abused to win time while an avoidable 'crusade' was mounted, Miguel resigns but joins the Holy League's fleet. He and his brother become marked heroes, but get no serious reward and are captured by Algiers pirates for the slave market, yet set aside to bring ransom. Instead, they mount a brave slave revolt. Written by KGF Vissers  

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Cervantes | Turk | Fall | Torture Chamber | Jail  | See more »

Taglines:

A thousand women knew his kisses....Ten thousand men knew his sword! See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Biography | Drama | History

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Country:

Spain | France | Italy

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes See more »

Filming Locations:

Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Prisma de Cinematografía, Procinex, Protor Film S.r.l. See more »
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Technical Specs

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France:  | Italy:  | Spain:  | USA:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1
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Trivia

Vincent Sherman's last film. Blacklisted by Hollywood, he would direct for television until his death in 2006. See more »