El Cid / 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.
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.
Item details
- ISBN: 1594447357
- ISBN: 9781594447358
- ISBN: 1594447381
- ISBN: 9781594447389
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (183 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Two-disc deluxe edition.
- Publisher: [New York, N.Y.] : Weinstein Co. ; [2008]
Contents / Notes
General Note: | 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. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Disc 1. El Cid [pt. 1]; special features -- disc. 2. El Cid [pt. 2]; special features. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Music by Miklos Rozsa ; director of photography, Robert Krasker ; set decoration, production and costume designers, Veniero Colasanti, John Moore ; film editor, Robert Lawrence. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Genevieve Page, John Fraser, Gary Raymond, Hurd Hatfield, Massimo Serato, Herbert Lom. |
Target Audience Note: | Not rated. |
System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC; region 1, widescreen (letterbox, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | These DVDs are copy protected and may be played only on licensed devices. |
Language Note: | In English with optional Spanish or English SDH subtitles. |
Awards Note: | Golden Globes, USA, 1962: Special Merit Award (Samuel Bronston) |
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