Why El Cid (1961) is a Must-Watch Classic: The Epic Tale That Stands the Test of Time
Introduction When "El Cid" premiered in 1961, it was hailed as an extraordinary achievement in epic filmmaking. Directed by Anthony Mann and starring Charlton Heston as the titular hero Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (known as El Cid) and Sophia Loren as his beloved Doña Jimena, the film has since been etched in the annals of … Read more