El Cid

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.

Cast

Charlton Heston

El Cid Rodrigo de Vivar

Sophia Loren

Jimena

Raf Vallone

Count Ordóñez

Geneviève Page

Princess Urraca

John Fraser

Prince Alfonso