Details
- Release: Oct 24 1961
- Runtime: 187 min
- Language: English
- Budget: $6,250,000
- Revenue: $26,600,000
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.
Credits
Sophia Loren
Jimena
Charlton Heston
El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar
Paul Müller
Arabian Assistant Doctor (uncredited)
Michael Hordern
Don Diego
Raf Vallone
Count Ordóñez
Hurd Hatfield
Arias
Herbert Lom
Ben Yussuf
Geneviève Page
Princess Urraca
Fausto Tozzi
Dolfos
John Fraser
Prince Alfonso
Paul Naschy
Extra (uncredited)
Frank Thring
Al Kadir
Nerio Bernardi
Soldier
Gary Raymond
Prince Sancho
Franco Fantasia
Soldier
Rosalba Neri
Harem Girl (uncredited)
Omero Capanna
Fighter (uncredited)
Antonio Mayans
(uncredited)
Douglas Wilmer
Moutamin
Ralph Truman
King Ferdinand