Man of La Mancha

Man of La Mancha (1972)

Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren and James Coco dream 'The Impossible Dream' in...

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.

Date of release
1972-12-12
TMDB
6.6 / 10 (79)
Runtime
2h 12m
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Music
Director
Arthur Hiller

Casting

  • Peter O'Toole — Don Quixote De La Mancha / Miguel de Cervantes / Alonso Quijana
  • Sophia Loren — Dulcinea / Aldonza
  • James Coco — Sancho Panza / Cervantes' Manservant
  • Ian Richardson — The Padre
  • Harry Andrews — The Innkeeper / The Governor
  • John Castle — Sanson Carrasco / The Duke
  • Brian Blessed — Pedro
  • Julie Gregg — Antonia Quijana
  • Rosalie Crutchley — The Housekeeper
  • Gino Conforti — The Barber
  • Marne Maitland — Captain of the Guard
  • Dorothy Sinclair — The Innkeeper's Wife

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