El Cid

Synopsis

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

Written by

Ben Barzman

Music

Miklós Rózsa

Studio

Samuel Bronston Productions

Released

24 October 1961

Genres

Action, Drama, History, Romance, War