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By Filipeneto (856) on 09 Oct 2020

I was a little afraid about this film, I confess…

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By Jc E (474) on 15 Apr 2016

Gorgeous epic based on the historical courageous exploits of a Spanish hero, El Cid…

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By André D (1,970) on 08 Sep 2015

Classic movie. And classic Heston and beautiful Sofia Loren…

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By Grant S (1,780) on 19 Mar 2015

Evidence that quantity does not mean quality…

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By Ola G (527) on 27 Jul 2014

One of the greatest crimes in the history of cinema is that this film is not a renowned and beloved classic like other films of it genre from…

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By Ethan H (563) on 27 May 2014

One of the very best Hollywood epics of all time and one of Director Martin Scorsese favourite films Anthony man tackles the story of Spanish…

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By Colin W (183) on 06 May 2014

Anthony Mann makes great films, and it doesn't matter what genre…

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By Tameca C (8) on 28 Dec 2013

I love this story about a man who led in such a way that his life was his message. I didn't mind that the show was so long…

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By Alex W (1,471) on 06 Dec 2013

Feels like a classic epic from this era. some good history and solid battle scenes…

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By William S (848) on 13 Nov 2013

After revisiting The Cid - after a gap of a couple of decades - I have to confess an about-turn…

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By Daan D (20) on 28 Aug 2013

Started off a bit slow and with poor action scenes. But boy, what a story…

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By Eric M (1,401) on 19 Jul 2013

Overcomes minor problems by the sheer weight of its own self-perceived importance and significance…

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By Suraj S (65) on 19 Jul 2013

Overcomes minor problems by the sheer weight of its own self-perceived importance and significance…

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By Bernard M (9) on 20 Apr 2013

A favorite of Martin Scorsese (who declared it one of the best epic films ever made), this marked a turning point for historical epics, from…

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By Conan 3 (46) on 10 Apr 2013

Dated but very rewatchable. Too slow for today but viewed as of it's era, it is a real treat…

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By Scott C (2,765) on 27 Nov 2012

Charlton Heston was an idiot of a man in real life, but man did he land some of the best film epics. This is one of them…

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By Marcus G (483) on 03 Nov 2012

This classic epic form the Bronson stable, will always endure as one of, if not the best epic of its day…

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By Brad G (899) on 25 Jul 2012

Blu-ray is just amazing. Must own. Sophia <3…

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By X X (227) on 09 Jun 2012

It had magnificent locations, overscaled production values, and enough gaudy pageantry - from the hammy performances and dialogue to heavy…

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By Cameron J (1,335) on 26 May 2012

I know when I think of an Italian Castilian knight, I think of Charlton Heston…

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