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Imprisoned by the Spanish Inquisition, author Miguel de Cervantes and his servant must perform his most celebrated story for his fellow inmates: the tale of Alonso Quijana, a man who has lost his mind…and found his purpose. Renaming himself "Don Quixote de La Mancha," he sets out for a musical adventure unlike any other.
Original Release
12/12/1972
US Release
12/12/1972
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Peter O'Toole | Alonso Quijana / Don Quixote De La Mancha / Miguel Cervantes / Miguel de Cervantes |
| Sophia Loren | Aldonza / Dulcinea |
| James Coco | Cervantes' Manservant / Sancho Panza |
| Harry Andrews | The Governor / The Innkeeper |
| John Castle | The Duke / Sanson Carrasco |
| Brian Blessed | Pedro |
| Ian Richardson | The Padre |
| Julie Gregg | Antonia Quijana / Antonia |
| Rosalie Crutchley | The Housekeeper |
| Gino Conforti | The Barber |
Directors
Writers
Dale Wasserman, Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Peter O'Toole | Alonso Quijana / Don Quixote De La Mancha / Miguel Cervantes / Miguel de Cervantes |
| Sophia Loren | Aldonza / Dulcinea |
| James Coco | Cervantes' Manservant / Sancho Panza |
| Harry Andrews | The Governor / The Innkeeper |
| John Castle | The Duke / Sanson Carrasco |
| Brian Blessed | Pedro |
| Ian Richardson | The Padre |
| Julie Gregg | Antonia Quijana / Antonia |
| Rosalie Crutchley | The Housekeeper |
| Gino Conforti | The Barber |
| Marne Maitland | Captain of the Guard |
| Dorothy Sinclair | The Innkeeper's Wife |
| Miriam Acevedo | Fermina |
| Dominic Barto | Muleteer |
| Mario Donen | Muleteer |
| Fred Evans | Muleteer |
| Gustavo De Nardo | Muleteer |
| Paolo Gozlino | Muleteer |
| Teddy Green | Muleteer |
| Peter Johnston | Muleteer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Alberto Grimaldi | Executive Producer |
| Arthur Hiller | Producer |
| Saul Chaplin | Producer |
Editors
Clips
Man Of LA Mancha: Don Quixote Meets Aldonza
Man Of LA Mancha: Don Quixote Charges The Giant
Man Of LA Mancha: I, Don Quixote
Man Of LA Mancha: The Birth Of Don Quixote De LA Mancha
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1973 | Oscar | Best Music, Scoring Original Song Score and/or Adaptation | Nominated |
| 1973 | Golden Globe | Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1973 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture | Nominated |
