El Cid 1961 English (Part 14)

He was born Rodrigo (or Ruy) Díaz de Vivar. Vivar being the town where he was born. It is near Burgos. He was born either in 1040 or 1043. Historians are not sure of the date. He died in Valencia in 1099. His name, "El Cid" was given to him by the Moors. In the mixture of the Spanish and Arabic language they used, they called him "As-Sid" (Lord or Chief). This was pronounced by the Spaniards as "El Cid", but they themselves actually called him "Campeador" (Champion)

[@ironpirites]

The best movies don't use CGI. In the best movies, if you need an army of 150,000 medieval troops, you HIRE 150,000 medieval troops for the shoot.

[@lukasmiller486]

I love how Chimene tells Alfonso off. She’s not all intimidated by his rank because she sees him for the witless worm he is.

[@OKB74U]

Ha! This movie led me to believe there was going to be a major siege for Valencia. Instead, they launch food over the walls and starving guards and civilans are instantly on their side. Brilliant tactic!!

[@rickstersherpa]

Medieval sieges were mostly waiting.

[@blessOTMA]

"Yes Chimene , for you! Why not? "

[@EPJM1750]

I just noticed Mr. Heston rides American style, not Spanish =)

[@sergiorajoyrodriguez4013]

There are not sanctuary for the enemies of Christ!

[@MrThemachiniste]

i happy to see camels cross europ hhhhhhhhh