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El Cid

El Cid

Film · 1961

Original languageEnglish

Runtime3 hours 7 minutes

GenreActionDramaHistoryRomanceWar

Set in1063,1065,1072,1086,1094,1099Depictsc. 1063 to 1099
Letterboxd average
3.6 / 5
Saltiness

Fewer grains = more historically accurate.

Shelfmark MS 0370Last checked

Directed byAnthony Mann
898 years
between the events and the release
1063 → 1961

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Production Information

Written by
Fredric M. FrankPhilip YordanBen Barzman
Cinematography
Robert Krasker
Production design
Veniero ColasantiJohn Moore
Costume design
Veniero ColasantiJohn Moore
Music by
Miklós Rózsa
Production countries
ItalySpainUnited States
Budget
$6.3 million
Box office
$26.6 million

Credits, budget, box office and production countries from TMDB.

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