El Cid
β 6.8 Β· 1961 Β· 187m Β· Action Β· Drama Β· History Β· Romance Β· War
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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