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.
Starring: Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page, John Fraser
Produced by: Leon Chooluck, Miklós Rózsa, José López Rodero, Robert Krasker, Robert Lawrence
Genre: Action, Drama, History, Romance, War
Original Runtime: 182 minutes
Release Date: 10/24/1961
IMDb Rating: 6.9/10 by 140 users