El Cid is a 1961 epic historical drama film directed by Anthony Mann and produced by Samuel Bronston. The film is loosely based on the life of the 11th-century Castilian knight and warlord Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, called "El Cid". The film stars Charlton Heston in the title role and Sophia Loren as El Cid's wife Doña Jimena, spelled "Chimene" in the script and pronounced that way (shim-ain) in the film. The screenplay is credited to Fredric M. Frank, Philip Yordan and Ben Barzman, with uncredited contributions by Bernard Gordon.
El Cid (1961)
Directed by Anthony Mann
Genres - Action-Adventure, Biography, Drama, History, Romance |
Sub-Genres - Biographical Film, Epic Film, Historical Film |
Release Date - Oct 24, 1961 |
Run Time - 184 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Movie Info
Budget
$6,250,000
Themes
Tags
11th Century, El Cid Campeador, Epic, Spain, True Stories
Attributes
Based On: El Cid
Filming Location: Madrid, Spain
Narrative Location: Africa
Subject: El Cid
Time Period: 11th century
Filming Location: Madrid, Spain
Narrative Location: Africa
Subject: El Cid
Time Period: 11th century
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