Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Home video distributors
Lightning Video (United States)
Setting
Africa
Filming locations
Madrid, Spain
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists 1963 generic
- Academy Awards 1962 academy_award
- Directors Guild of America 1962 generic
- Golden Globes (USA) 1962 generic
- Directors Guild of America 1961 generic
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Lightning Video (cat. no. LA9506) | 1985, United States, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | El Cid - Miklós Rózsa (1961) | 23 releases, 1961-1989: Armed Forces Radio & Television Service Station Library, MCA Records, MGM Records |
| 7" vinyl | El Cid - Miklós Rózsa (1962) | 1 release, 1962: MGM Records |
| CD | El Cid - Miklós Rózsa (1961) | 6 releases, 1988-2001: Chapter III Records, EMI, MGM Records, Sony Music Special Products |
| Cassette | El Cid - Miklós Rózsa (1961) | 1 release, 1991: Sony Music Distribution |
| Reel-to-reel | El Cid - Miklós Rózsa (1961) | 1 release, 1961: MGM Records |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1985 LA9506 |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
