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Man of La Mancha

on BBC Two England

Starring Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren, James Coco

The film version of the hit stage musical, with its famous song ' The impossible dream'. Cast into the infamous dungeons of the Spanish Inquisition, author Miguel de Cervantes finds that his life is in danger, not simply from the torturers but from his fellow prisoners. In a desperate attempt to gain time he acts out his irreverent book, the stirring adventures of Don Quixote de la Mancha, which led to his arrest.
(First showing on British television)
Films: page 23

Contributors

Screenplay:
Dale Wasserman
From the musical play by:
Joe Darion
From the musical play by:
Mitch Leigh
Producer/Director:
Arthur Hiller
Don Quixote/Cervantes:
Peter O'Toole
Dulcinea Aldonza:
Sophia Loren
Sancho Panza:
James Coco
Innkeeper/Governor:
Harry Andrews
Sanson Carrasco Duke:
John Castle
Pedro:
Brian Blessed
Padre:
Ian Richardson
Antonia:
Julie Gregg
Housekeeper:
Rosalie Crutchley

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