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El Cid is a 1961 historical epic film, a romanticized story of the life of the Christian Castilian knight Don Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, called "El Cid" (from the Arabic as-sidi, meaning "The Lord"), who, in the 11th century, fought the North African Almoravides and ultimately contributed to the unification of Spain. The film stars Charlton Heston in the title role and Sophia Loren as Doña Ximena. Made by Samuel Bronston Productions in association with Dear Film Production and released in the United States by Allied Artists, the film was directed by Anthony Mann and produced by Samuel Bronston with Jaime Prades and Michal Waszynski as associate producers. The screenplay was by Philip Yordan, Ben Barzman and Fredric M. Frank from a story by Frank. The music score was by Miklós Rózsa, the cinematography by Robert Krasker and the editing by Robert Lawrence. The film had its World Premiere at the Metropole Theatre, Victoria, London on December 6, 1961.
Original Release
10/24/1961
US Release
12/14/1961
Cast
Name | Character |
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Charlton Heston | El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar / El Cid |
Sophia Loren | Jimena |
Raf Vallone | Count Ordóñez |
Genevieve Page | Princess Urraca |
John Fraser | Prince Alfonso |
Gary Raymond | Prince Sancho |
Hurd Hatfield | Arias |
Massimo Serato | Fanez |
Frank Thring | Al Kadir |
Michael Hordern | Don Diego |
Directors
Writers
Fredric M. Frank, Philip Yordan, Ben Barzman
Cast
Name | Character |
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Charlton Heston | El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar / El Cid |
Sophia Loren | Jimena |
Raf Vallone | Count Ordóñez |
Genevieve Page | Princess Urraca |
John Fraser | Prince Alfonso |
Gary Raymond | Prince Sancho |
Hurd Hatfield | Arias |
Massimo Serato | Fanez |
Frank Thring | Al Kadir |
Michael Hordern | Don Diego |
Andrew Cruickshank | Count Gormaz / Count Gomez |
Douglas Wilmer | Moutamin |
Tullio Carminati | Priest / prete |
Ralph Truman | King Ferdinand |
Christopher Rhodes | Don Martín |
Gérard Tichy | King Ramírez / Re Ramirez |
Fausto Tozzi | Dolfos |
Barbara Everest | Mother Superior / Madre superiore |
Katina Noble | Nun / suora |
Nerio Bernardi | Soldier / soldato |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Samuel Bronston | Producer |
Jaime Prades | Producer |
Michał Waszyński | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1962 | Oscar | Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color | Nominated |
1962 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
1962 | Oscar | Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture | Nominated |
1962 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
1962 | Golden Globe | Best Director | Nominated |
1962 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score | Nominated |
1962 | Golden Globe | Won |