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El Cid

El Cid (1961)7.2 /10

Approved (US) · Italy, USA · English · 182 min · Dec 14, 1961 · More  
Directed by:  Anthony Mann

Storyline:  Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, known as El Cid, emerges as a central figure in the defense of Christian Spain during its struggle against the Moors in the 11th century. His fiancee, Jimena, in a path to avenge the death of her father after a deadly duel, joins him in exile as political intrigue threatens the kingdom,. As a warrior, El Cid rises to prominence, leading sieges and defeating Moorish forces.

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