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.

• Samuel Bronston Productions
• Dear Film
• Charlton Heston
• Sophia Loren
• Raf Vallone
• Geneviève Page
• John Fraser
• Gary Raymond
• Hurd Hatfield
• Massimo Serato