El Cid (1961)

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.

Genres: Action, Drama, History, Romance, War

What to watch after El Cid

• The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965)
• The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964) — Same subject: thoughtful
• Marriage Italian Style (1964) — Sophia Loren appears in both
• Barabbas (1961)
• Boccaccio '70 (1962) — Sophia Loren appears in both
• Man of La Mancha (1972) — Same subject: spain