72SSIFF - 20/28 September 2024
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El Cid

Anthony Mann
USA-Spain-Italy
Synopsis
In 11th-century Spain, the Christian kingdoms face the constant threat of the warring Moors. Following one particular battle, Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (El Cid) liberates some Moorish emirs on their vow never again to attack Castile. His act of mercy is misinterpreted as treason by Count Gormaz, the father of his beloved Chimene, and to protect the family honour El Cid is forced to slay the Count in a duel. Although Chimene vows to have her revenge, she is obliged to marry El Cid upon the bidding of King Ferdinand, but they do not consummate the marriage, and Chimene enters a convent.
Director
Anthony Mann
Screenplay
Philip Yordan, Frederic M. Frank
Photography
Robert Krasker
Edition
Robert Lawrence
Music
Miklos Rozsa
Cast
Charlton Heston (El Cid), Sophia Loren (Jimena), Ralph Vallone (Conde Ordóñez), Geneviève Page (Doña Urraca), John Fraser (Infante Don Alfonso), Gary Raymond (Infante Don Sancho)
Running Time
176 m.
Country
USA-Spain-Italy
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