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El Cid (1961): Where to Watch & Stream · TV Tonight

El Cid

1961 · 3h 7m · Movie

El Cid

The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!

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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.

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In theaters: December 14, 1961

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Charlton Heston
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Sophia Loren
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Raf Vallone
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Classic Film Review: “El Cid” (1961 — Still a Stiff?
Movie Nation · Sep 30, 2026

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