“The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!”
Overview
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.
Directed by Anthony Mann
Written by Philip Yordan, Fredric M. Frank, Ben Barzman
Produced by Samuel Bronston
Box OfficeBudget: $6.3MRevenue: $26.6M
About El Cid
El Cid is a action, drama, history, romance, war film released in 1961 exploring themes of spain, devoutness, historical figure, honor, thoughtful, 11th century. Directed by Anthony Mann, it stars Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone. 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.