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.
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Charlton Heston
El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar
Sophia Loren
Jimena
Raf Vallone
Count Ordóñez
Geneviève 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
Director
Anthony Mann
Screenplay
Philip Yordan
Tagline
"The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!"
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$6,250,000
Revenue
$26,600,000
Production
Samuel Bronston Productions, Dear Film, Aspa Films
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