Review of El Cid (1961) by Andrew O'hehir for Salon — 22 May 1999
A tightly structured thriller with a brilliantly moody performance by Jeanne Moreau, and depending on your point of view, it's either one of the few genuine French noir films or an early entry in the New Wave.
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This review of El Cid (1961) was written by Andrew O'hehir and published by Salon on 22 May 1999.
El Cid has generally received positive reviews.
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