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El Cid

BBC One
on BBC One London

Epic historical adventure.
Starring Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren
During the 11th century, Spain is divided between small Christian kingdoms and Moorish strongholds. From the confusion of warring factions, there emerges an intrepid knight known as El Cid.
Director Anthony Mann (1961, U)
(Subtitled)
See Films: pages 48-56 *****

Contributors

Director:
Anthony Mann
Rodrigo Diazde Bivar/El Cid:
Charlton Heston
Chimene:
Sophia Loren
King Alfonso:
John Fraser
Count Ordonez:
Raf Vallone
Queen Urraca:
Genevieve Page
King Sancho:
Gary Raymond
Ben Yussuf:
Herbert Lom
Fanez:
Massimo Serata
Moutamin:
Douglas Wilmer
Al Kadir:
Frank Thring
Count Gomez:
Andrew Cruickshank
Don Diego:
Michael Hordern
Source: Radio Times

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