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Man of La Mancha

66 %|Dec 12, 1972|Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Music

In the sixteenth century, Miguel de Cervantes, poet, playwright, and part-time actor, has been arrested, together with his manservant, by the Spanish Inquisition. They are accused of presenting an entertainment offensive to the Inquisition. Inside the huge dungeon into which they have been cast, the other prisoners gang up on Cervantes and his manservant, and begin 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.

Featured Crew

Dale Wasserman
Screenplay
Arthur Hiller
Director
Mitch Leigh
Songs
Joe Darion
Lyricist
Miguel de Cervantes
Author
Saul Chaplin
Associate Producer
Alberto Grimaldi
Executive Producer
Arthur Hiller
Producer

Cast

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Peter O'Toole
Don Quixote De La Mancha / Miguel de Cervantes / Alonso Quijana
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Sophia Loren
Dulcinea / Aldonza
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James Coco
Sancho Panza / Cervantes' Manservant
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Harry Andrews
The Innkeeper / The Governor
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John Castle
Sanson Carrasco / The Duke
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Julie Gregg
Antonia Quijana
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Rosalie Crutchley
The Housekeeper
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Gino Conforti
The Barber
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Marne Maitland
Captain of the Guard
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Dorothy Sinclair
The Innkeeper's Wife
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Peppi Borza
Muleteer
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Mario Donen
Muleteer
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Teddy Green
Muleteer