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| Genre/Form: | Feature films Epic films Historical films Adventure films Biographical films Action and adventure films Fiction films Video recordings for the hearing impaired Historical Adventure Drama Teatro |
|---|---|
| Named Person: | Cid |
| Material Type: | Videorecording |
| Document Type: | Visual material |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Samuel Bronston; Fredric M Frank; Philip Yordan; Diego Fabbri; Anthony Mann; Charlton Heston; Sophia Loren; Raf Vallone; Geneviève Page; John Fraser; Gary Raymond; Hurd Hatfield; Massimo Serato; Herbert Lom; Miklós Rózsa; Robert Krasker; Veniero Colasanti; John Moore; Robert Lawrence; Samuel Bronston Productions, Inc.; Dear film produzione.; Weinstein Company.; Genius Products, Inc. |
| ISBN: | 1594447357 9781594447358 1594447381 9781594447389 |
| OCLC Number: | 185041750 |
| Language Note: | English dialogue, with optional Spanish subtitles or English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Notes: | 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. |
| Credits: | Music by Miklos Rozsa ; director of photography, Robert Krasker ; set decoration, production and costume designers, Veniero Colasanti, John Moore ; film editor, Robert Lawrence. |
| Cast: | Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Genevieve Page, John Fraser, Gary Raymond, Hurd Hatfield, Massimo Serato, Herbert Lom. |
| Awards: | Golden Globes, USA, 1962: Special Merit Award (Samuel Bronston) |
| Target Audience: | Not rated. |
| Description: | 2 videodiscs (183 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Details: | DVD, NTSC; region 1, widescreen (letterbox, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Contents: | Disc 1. El Cid [pt. 1]; special features -- disc. 2. El Cid [pt. 2]; special features. |
| Series Title: | Miriam collection, 1. |
| Other Titles: | El Cid |
| Responsibility: | 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. |
| Local System Bib Number: | 214132 |
Abstract:
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.
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