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Features
• Color
• Dolby
• EP
• NTSC
In Theaters : 14 December, 1961
Video Release : 01 January, 1961 |
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Bronston triumphs again
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Samuel Bronston ( King of Kings) is the master of the historical epic. El Cid went into production in Spain on the heels of King of Kings and a number of the cast and crew came fresh from their performances in the latter. It is ironic that Bronston had the distinction have having these two films in their roadshow engagements simultaneously. I remember seeing both on Broadway the theatres were across the street from each other , El Cid at the Warner and King of Kings at the Loews State.
While King of Kings has been on DVD for about 5years it's a pleasure finally to have the long awaited El Cid. The film itself focuses in on the struggles of a nation and the struggles of individuals all of which
are resolved by the end of the film. I don't know why Bronston chose Philip Yordan to script the screenplay. I felt at times it was a little tedious. Supported by a triumphant score by Miklos Rozsa ( King of Kings ,Ben Hur ) and great acting and cinematogrsphy it was a great
spectacle .I highly recommend it. |
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