El Cid
The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!
1961 3 hours 7 minutes
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.
24th October 1961
65 years ago
3 hours 7 minutes
Finishes at 10:19pm
$6,250,000 ($68,215,625 today)
Revenue $26,600,000
Nominated for 3 Oscars. 7 wins & 13 nominations total
7.2/10
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