El Cid
1961
**½
Director: Anthony Mann
Cast: Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page, John Fraser, Gary Raymond, Douglas Wilmer
A bog-standard historical epic about El Cid, a heroic Spanish Christian who fought the African Muslims in the 12th century. This film is painted on large canvas and it offers massive sets, huge battle scenes and more than three hours of story. However, all this pomposity trumps the characters. The final scenes are memorable, though.
