16th-century Spain, the famed Italian painter El Greco journeys to Toledo to paint an altarpiece. Trouble ensues when he falls in love with a beautiful local girl.
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Title: El Greco (1966)
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| Mel Ferrer | ... | El Greco (Domenico Teotocopulo) | |
| Rosanna Schiaffino | ... | Jeronima de las Cuevas | |
| Adolfo Celi | ... | Don Miguel de las Cuevas | |
| Mario Feliciani | ... | Nino de Guevara | |
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Franco Giacobini | ... | Francisco |
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Renzo Giovampietro | ... | Brother Felix |
| Ángel Aranda | ... | Don Luis | |
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Nino Crisman | ... | Diego de Castillo |
| Gabriella Giorgelli | ... | Maria | |
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Giulio Donnini | ... | Pignatelli |
| Fernando Rey | ... | Felipe II | |
| Rafael Rivelles | ... | Marquis of Villena | |
| John Karlsen | ... | Prosecutor | |
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John Francis Lane | ... | De Agueda |
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Rossana Martini | ... | Zaida |
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16th-century Spain, the famed Italian painter El Greco journeys to Toledo to paint an altarpiece. Trouble ensues when he falls in love with a beautiful local girl.
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15 August 1966 (Italy) See more »Also Known As:
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The color schemes in this film were designed to resemble those in El Greco's paintings. See more »Crazy Credits
20th Century Fox did not use their logo on this film. See more »Alternate Versions
In the US, this film was shown with Mel Ferrer speaking his lines in English, and with several of the Italian actors mouthing their lines in English, but being dubbed by other actors. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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"El Greco" is the engrossing story of the great artist's years in 16th century Toledo. With the preponderance of films dealing with English and French history in cinema, this film gives a much needed, rare and welcome glimpse of the Spanish culture's rich history. Ferrer accomplished an exceptional feat in producing this film and acting the title role. It is obviously a labor of love, with the costumes, settings, music, and events beautifully evocative. Having seen many of the works ("The Death of Count Orgaz", etc.) and the artist's Toledo workshop in person, I can vouch for the period authenticity. Some of the events will come as a surprise when the religious and mystical content of his work is considered. As the film portrays, El Greco ran afoul of the Inquisition and later produced some of his greatest works out of his greatest anguish. A must for lovers of art and Spanish history. Will we ever see a comparable film about the life of Velazquez, another of the many immortal masters of art this great nation has produced?