El Cid

1961 · directed by Anthony Mann

Rating

76/100

Hit

no

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.

El Cid (1961), directed by Anthony Mann, rates 76/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Charlton Heston
• Sophia Loren
• Raf Vallone
• Geneviève Page
• John Fraser
• Gary Raymond
• Hurd Hatfield
• Massimo Serato
• Frank Thring
• Michael Hordern

Crew

• Robert Krasker — Director of Photography
• Robert Lawrence — Editor
• Miklós Rózsa — Original Music Composer
• Ben Barzman — Screenplay
• Fredric M. Frank — Screenplay
• Philip Yordan — Screenplay

More from Anthony Mann

1. The Man from Laramie (1955) — 83/100 · hit
2. The Naked Spur (1953) — 83/100 · hit
3. Bend of the River (1952) — 83/100 · hit
4. The Far Country (1954) — 82/100 · hit
5. Raw Deal (1948) — 82/100 · hit
6. Winchester '73 (1950) — 81/100 · hit

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