Man of La Mancha

Man of La Mancha

1972 · 2h 12m

1Nom

Directed by Arthur Hiller

Synopsis

In the 16th century, poet, playwright and part-time actor Miguel de Cervantes has been arrested, together with his manservant, by the Spanish Inquisition. They're accused of presenting an entertainment offensive to the Inquisition. Inside the huge dungeon into which they have been cast, the other inmates gang up on Cervantes and his manservant, staging a mock trial, with the intention of stealing or burning his possessions. Cervantes wishes to desperately save a manuscript he carries with him and stages, with costumes, makeup, and the participation of the other prisoners, an unusual defense—the story of Don Quixote.

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Details

Released
12 December 1972
Runtime
2h 12m
Director
Arthur Hiller
Writers
Dale Wasserman
Budget
$12,000,000
Box office
$11,500,000
Countries
United States of America, Italy
Languages
English
Production
PEA, United Artists

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Cast

  • Peter O'Toole
  • Sophia Loren
  • James Coco
  • Ian Richardson
  • Harry Andrews
  • John Castle
  • Brian Blessed
  • Julie Gregg
  • Rosalie Crutchley
  • Gino Conforti