| Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren blaze up the screen in one of the
greatest epic movies of all time. Based on the legendary exploits of
the 11th century Spanish hero Rodrigo Diaz de Bivar, aka El Cid, who
freed Spain from the Moors, the film is a lush exercise in sight and sound. Directed by Anthony Mann, El Cid features
lavish settings, elaborate battle scenes, and an exhuberant score by
Miklos Rosza.
Criterion's edition includes:
- A Miklos Rosza discography and analysis by film historian Bruce Eder
- Behind the scenes footage
- Interviews with surviving cast and crew members
- Theatrical trailers
In Depth |
Index of Films
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US drama
1961
color 184 min.
