Where was El Cid filmed?
1961 film, directed by Anthony Mann.
- Spain
The story is set in Africa, about 3,012 miles (4,847 km) from where it was filmed.
Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed
- Set in
- Africa
- Filmed in
- Spain
- Distance
- About 3,012 miles (4,847 km) between Africa and the nearest filming location.
About El Cid
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- Released
- 1961
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Cast
- Charlton HestonSophia LorenRaf ValloneGary RaymondHurd HatfieldHerbert LomMassimo SeratoMichael HordernRosalba NeriFausto Tozzi
- Genre
- BiographicalWarRomanceDrama
The story
In 11th century General Ben Yusuf of the Almoravid dynasty has summoned all the emirs of Al-Andalus to North Africa.
For his act of mercy, Don Rodrigo is accused of treason by Count Ordóñez.
When the King of Aragon demands the city of Calahorra from Castile, Rodrigo asks Ferdinand to choose him as his champion.
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