El Cid

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Charlton Heston El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar

Sophia Loren Jimena

Raf Vallone Count Ordóñez

Geneviève Page Princess Urraca

John Fraser Prince Alfonso