Italy / USA,
1961, 172 min
Directed by:
Anthony MannCinematography:
Robert KraskerComposer:
Miklós RózsaCast:
Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page, Gary Raymond, Hurd Hatfield, Massimo Serato, Frank Thring, Michael Hordern, Tullio Carminati (more)Plots(1)
Known as history's "compassionate warrior," the film follows El Cid's remarkable journey from peace-broker accused of treason to the King's fighting champion, and later from exiled hero to legendary martyr. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1962 - Miklós Rózsa (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1962 - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song)
- 1962 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1962 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
Golden Globes
- 1962 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1962 - Anthony Mann (Best Director)
- 1962 - Miklós Rózsa (Best Original Score)