# El Cid (1961)

> A fiercely honorable Castilian knight becomes a unifying legend amid medieval Spain’s royal rivalries, religious divisions, and sweeping wars.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10050

## Facts

- Runtime: 187 min
- Genres: Action, Drama, History, Romance, War
- Director: Anthony Mann
- Cast: Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page, John Fraser, Gary Raymond, Hurd Hatfield, Massimo Serato
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054847/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: commanding, chivalric, brooding, classic cinema night, historical epic marathon

## Synopsis

A legendary hero rises to defend his homeland with honor and valor.

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