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El Cid [videorecording] / Samuel Bronston presents ; written by Fredric M. Frank and Philip Yordan ; Italian version by Diego Fabbri ; produced by Samuel Bronston ; directed by Anthony Mann ; a Samuel Bronston production in association with Dear Film Production.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 80396 | Weinstein CompanyLanguage: English Original language: English Series: Miriam collection ; 1.Publication details: [New York, N.Y.] : Weinstein Co. ; Santa Monica, CA : Distributed by Genius Products, [2008]Edition: Two-disc deluxe edDescription: 2 videodiscs (183 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inISBN:
  • 1594447357
  • 9781594447358
  • 1594447381
  • 9781594447389
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • PN1995.9.E79 E4 2008
Online resources:
Contents:
Disc 1. El Cid [pt. 1]; special features -- disc. 2. El Cid [pt. 2]; special features.
Production credits:
  • Music by Miklos Rozsa ; director of photography, Robert Krasker ; set decoration, production and costume designers, Veniero Colasanti, John Moore ; film editor, Robert Lawrence.
  • Golden Globes, USA, 1962: Special Merit Award (Samuel Bronston)
Cast: Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Genevieve Page, John Fraser, Gary Raymond, Hurd Hatfield, Massimo Serato, Herbert Lom.Summary: Eleventh-century Spain is divided into Christian kingdoms and Moorish strongholds. The young Rodrigo Diaz de Bivar, who has been dubbed El Cid by his followers, vows to see his country at peace, free from the invader. Showing clemency to some emirs, he faces treason charges at court. His accuser, Gomez, father of his fiancee, Chimene, dies in the resulting duel. Chimene's avowed vengeance plot fails and Rodrigo is given her hand. When King Ferdinand dies, his kingdom is divided among his three children. Sancho challenges the decision and imprisons Alfonso, who is released by El Cid. Then Sancho is assassinated by an African war-lord. Alfonso now claims that throne, too, and exiles El Cid. Chimene realizes the nobility of her husband and joins him. The years pass and El Cid becomes a revered warrior, but refuses to aid Alfonso. He lays siege to Valencia, catapulting food into its starving garrison. The Valencians kill their evil ruler and offer the crown to El Cid. He sends it to Alfonso, who rushes to his side. But El Cid has been hit by a stray arrow. Attended by Chimene, he hides the wound from his men and prepares a final bid to drive the Moors from Spain.
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1961.

First half of film plays on 1st disc, film is continued on 2nd disc.

Special features: Disc 1: Feature commentary with Bill Bronston and Neal M. Rosendorf; 1961 promotional radio interviews with Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren; Filmographies; Still galleries. Disc 2: Hollywood conquers Spain: the making of El Cid; Samuel Bronston: the epic journey of a dreamer; Behind the camera: Anthony Mann and El Cid; Miklós Rózsa: maestro of the movies; Preserving our legacy: Gerry Byrne on film preservation and restoration; Trailer gallery.

Disc 1. El Cid [pt. 1]; special features -- disc. 2. El Cid [pt. 2]; special features.

Music by Miklos Rozsa ; director of photography, Robert Krasker ; set decoration, production and costume designers, Veniero Colasanti, John Moore ; film editor, Robert Lawrence.

Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Genevieve Page, John Fraser, Gary Raymond, Hurd Hatfield, Massimo Serato, Herbert Lom.

Eleventh-century Spain is divided into Christian kingdoms and Moorish strongholds. The young Rodrigo Diaz de Bivar, who has been dubbed El Cid by his followers, vows to see his country at peace, free from the invader. Showing clemency to some emirs, he faces treason charges at court. His accuser, Gomez, father of his fiancee, Chimene, dies in the resulting duel. Chimene's avowed vengeance plot fails and Rodrigo is given her hand. When King Ferdinand dies, his kingdom is divided among his three children. Sancho challenges the decision and imprisons Alfonso, who is released by El Cid. Then Sancho is assassinated by an African war-lord. Alfonso now claims that throne, too, and exiles El Cid. Chimene realizes the nobility of her husband and joins him. The years pass and El Cid becomes a revered warrior, but refuses to aid Alfonso. He lays siege to Valencia, catapulting food into its starving garrison. The Valencians kill their evil ruler and offer the crown to El Cid. He sends it to Alfonso, who rushes to his side. But El Cid has been hit by a stray arrow. Attended by Chimene, he hides the wound from his men and prepares a final bid to drive the Moors from Spain.

Not rated.

DVD, NTSC; region 1, widescreen (letterbox, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.

These DVDs are copy protected and may be played only on licensed devices.

In English with optional Spanish or English SDH subtitles.

Golden Globes, USA, 1962: Special Merit Award (Samuel Bronston)