Released:
1961-10-24

Overview:
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.

Director:
Anthony Mann

Runtime:
3h 7min

Genre:
Action, Drama, History, Romance, War

• Cast:
• 
  Charlton Heston
  as
  El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar
• 
  Sophia Loren
  as
  Jimena
• 
  Raf Vallone
  as
  Count Ordóñez
• 
  Geneviève Page
  as
  Princess Urraca
• 
  John Fraser
  as
  Prince Alfonso