Blu-ray El Cid

Description

Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren star in this epic production about the legendary Spanish hero El Cid. In the 11th century, the Christian hero seeks to establish peace among royalty to promote the unification of Spain, and is later called upon to lead the resistance against Moorish invaders. Stunning battle scenes and meticulous period reconstruction lend this film a grandeur rarely seen in cinema. Cast: Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page, John Fraser, Gary Raymond, Hurd Hatfield, Massimo Serato, Frank Thring, Michael Hordern, Andrew Cruickshank, Douglas Wilmer, Tullio Carminati, Ralph Truman, Christopher Rhodes Director: Anthony Mann Producer: Samuel Bronston Screenplay: Philip Yordan, Fredric M. Frank, Ben Barzman Cinematography: Robert Krasker Year of Production: 1961 Country of Production: Italy Aspect Ratio: Widescreen Color: Color Approximate Runtime: 188 min. Language: English, Portuguese Subtitles: Portuguese Extras: Biographies, Theatrical Trailer, Remix Clip