El Cid
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
[New York, N.Y.] : Weinstein Company ;, [2008].
ISBN
1594447357, 9781594447358
Status
Description
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Berwyn Public Library - Stacks | DVD GOLDEN ERA CID | On Shelf |
| Carol Stream Public Library - Adult Videos | DVD/DRAMA/CID | On Shelf |
| Eisenhower Public Library District - Stacks | DVD CID 2 DISCS | On Shelf |
| Frankfort Public Library District - Stacks | DVD EL | On Shelf |
| Green Hills Public Library District - Adult DVD Feature Film | DVD E | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Action and adventure films.
Cid, -- approximately 1043-1099 -- Drama.
Drama.
Epic films.
Feature films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Historical films.
Muslims -- Spain -- Drama.
Spain -- History -- 711-1516 -- Drama.
Spain -- Politics and government -- To 1479 -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings.
War wounds -- Spain -- Drama.
Cid, -- approximately 1043-1099 -- Drama.
Drama.
Epic films.
Feature films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Historical films.
Muslims -- Spain -- Drama.
Spain -- History -- 711-1516 -- Drama.
Spain -- Politics and government -- To 1479 -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings.
War wounds -- Spain -- Drama.
More Details
Published
[New York, N.Y.] : Weinstein Company ;, [2008].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (188 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
1594447357, 9781594447358
UPC
796019803960
Notes
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1961.
General Note
Special features: Disc 1: Feature commentary with Bill Bronston and Neal M. Rosendorf; vintage radio interviews with Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren; still galleries; filmographies ; Disc 2: Hollywood conquers Spain: the making of El Cid; Samuel Bronston: the epic journey of a dreamer; behind the camera: Anthony Mann and El Cid; Miklós Rózsa: maestro of the movies; preserving our legacy: Gerry Byrne on film preservation and restoration; trailer gallery.
Creation/Production Credits
Music, Miklos Rozsa.
Participants/Performers
Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Genevieve Page, John Fraser, Gary Raymond, Hurd Hatfield, Massimo Serato, Herbert Lom.
Description
Eleventh-century Spain is divided into Christian kingdoms and Moorish strongholds. The young Rodrigo Diaz de Bivar, who has been dubbed El Cid by his followers, vows to see his country at peace, free from the invader. Showing clemency to some emirs, he faces treason charges at court. His accuser, Gomez, father of his fiancee, Chimene, dies in the resulting duel. Chimene's avowed vengeance plot fails and Rodrigo is given her hand. When King Ferdinand dies, his kingdom is divided between his three children. Sancho challenges the decision and imprisons Alfonso, who is released by El Cid. Then Sancho is assassnated by an African war-lord. Alfonso now claims that throne, too, and exiles El Cid. Chimene realizes the nobility of her husband and joins him. The years pass and El Cid becomes a revered warrior, but refuses to aid Alfonso. He lays siege to Valencia, catapulting food into its starving garrison. The Valencians kill their evil ruler and offer the crown to El Cid. He sends it to Alfonso, who rushes to his side. But El Cid has been hit by a stray arrow. Attended by Chimene, he hides the wound from his men and prepares a final bid to drive the Moors from Spain.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD, region 1, widescreen (letterbox, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
These DVDs are copy protected and may be played only on licensed devices.
Language
English dialogue, Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Awards
Golden Globes, USA, 1962: Special Merit Award (Samuel Bronston)
Local note
DVD
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Bronston, S., Frank, F. M. 1., Yordan, P., Mann, A., Heston, C., Loren, S., Vallone, R., Page, G., Fraser, J., Raymond, G., Hatfield, H., Serato, M., & Lom, H. (2008). El Cid (Two-disc deluxe edition.). Weinstein Company ;.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Samuel. Bronston et al.. 2008. El Cid. [New York, N.Y.]: Weinstein Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Samuel. Bronston et al.. El Cid [New York, N.Y.]: Weinstein Company, 2008.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Bronston, S., Frank, F. M. 1., Yordan, P., Mann, A., Heston, C., Loren, S. and Vallone, R. et al (2008). El cid. Two-disc deluxe edn. [New York, N.Y.]: Weinstein Company.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bronston, Samuel., et al. El Cid Two-disc deluxe edition., Weinstein Company ;, 2008.
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