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El Cid (1961)

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.

Released Oct. 24, 1961 187 min 11+

Genres: Action, Biography, Drama, History, Romance, War

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Production Companies: Samuel Bronston Productions, Dear Film, Aspa Films

Country: United States
Production Countries: Spain, Italy, United States
Languages: English, Latin

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trailer
Runtime: 187 min.
Released: Oct. 24, 1961
Status: Released
Budget: $6,250,000
Revenue: $26,600,000
Certification: U
Parental Guide: 11+ cc

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