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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 SpainDirector: Anthony Mann
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Extras:Liner notes (in Japanese)
Cast and crew biographies and filmographies (in Japanese)
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Subtitles:Japanese (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 4.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Movie - part 1 (121:30)
Audio commentary by Bill Bronston (son of producer Samuel Bronston) and Neal M. Rosendorf (historian & biographer of Samuel Bronston)
1961 Promotional Radio Interviews:
- Charlton Heston (3:35)
- Sophia Loren (2:27)
- Sophia Loren & Charlton Heston (4:46)
- Charlton & Lydia Heston (3:34)
Cast & Crew Filmographies
2 Stills Galleries:
- Behind the Scenes
- Promotional Materials
DISC TWO
*The Movie - part 2 (66:23)
"Hollywood Conquers Spain: The Making of 'El Cid'" featurette (23:56)
"Samuel Bronston: The Epic Journey of a Dreamer" documentary (52:20)
"Behind the Camera: Anthony Mann and 'El Cid'" featurette (17:22)
"Miklós Rózsa: Maestro of the Movies" featurette (30:11)
"Preserving Our Legacy: Gerry Bryne on Film Preservation and Restoration" featurette (7:38)
Theatrical Trailers:
- 1961 Original release (3:26)
- 1993 Re-release (1:05)
Bonus trailers for the Miriam Collection: "Fall of the Roman Empire" (4:03), "Cinema Paradiso" (1:24) and "Control" (1:21)
DVD credits -
Subtitles:English HoH and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Comes with a 4-page booklet containing an introduction from Martin Scorsese.
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Movie - part 1 (121:30)
Audio commentary by Bill Bronston (son of producer Samuel Bronston) and Neal M. Rosendorf (historian & biographer of Samuel Bronston)
1961 Promotional Radio Interviews:
- Charlton Heston (3:35)
- Sophia Loren (2:27)
- Sophia Loren & Charlton Heston (4:46)
- Charlton & Lydia Heston (3:34)
Cast & Crew Filmographies
2 Stills Galleries:
- Behind the Scenes
- Promotional Materials
DISC TWO
*The Movie - part 2 (66:23)
"Hollywood Conquers Spain: The Making of 'El Cid'" featurette (23:56)
"Samuel Bronston: The Epic Journey of a Dreamer" documentary (52:20)
"Behind the Camera: Anthony Mann and 'El Cid'" featurette (17:22)
"Miklós Rózsa: Maestro of the Movies" featurette (30:11)
"Preserving Our Legacy: Gerry Bryne on Film Preservation and Restoration" featurette (7:38)
Theatrical Trailers:
- 1961 Original release (3:26)
- 1993 Re-release (1:05)
Bonus trailers for the Miriam Collection: "Fall of the Roman Empire" (4:03), "Cinema Paradiso" (1:24) and "Control" (1:21)
DVD credits -
Subtitles:English HoH and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Comes in an oversized collectible cardboard box containing the 2-Disc Deluxe Edition, a reproduction of the original 1961 souvenir program (40 pages), a reproduction of the original 1961 "El Cid" comic book (36 pages), 6 color production stills and a DVD release flyer.
Comes with a 4-page booklet containing an introduction from Martin Scorsese.
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Movie - part 1 (121:30)
Audio commentary by Bill Bronston (son of producer Samuel Bronston) and Neal M. Rosendorf (historian & biographer of Samuel Bronston)
1961 Promotional Radio Interviews:
- Charlton Heston (3:35)
- Sophia Loren (2:27)
- Sophia Loren & Charlton Heston (4:46)
- Charlton & Lydia Heston (3:34)
Cast & Crew Filmographies
2 Stills Galleries:
- Behind the Scenes
- Promotional Materials
DISC TWO
*The Movie - part 2 (66:23)
"Hollywood Conquers Spain: The Making of 'El Cid'" featurette (23:56)
"Samuel Bronston: The Epic Journey of a Dreamer" documentary (52:20)
"Behind the Camera: Anthony Mann and 'El Cid'" featurette (17:22)
"Miklós Rózsa: Maestro of the Movies" featurette (30:11)
"Preserving Our Legacy: Gerry Bryne on Film Preservation and Restoration" featurette (7:38)
Theatrical Trailers:
- 1961 Original release (3:26)
- 1993 Re-release (1:05)
Bonus trailers for the Miriam Collection: "Fall of the Roman Empire" (4:03), "Cinema Paradiso" (1:24) and "Control" (1:21)
DVD credits
DISC THREE
"Living a Life of Integrity: A Conversation with Evangelist John Bevere about the religious significance of 'El Cid'" featurette (25:00) -
Subtitles:English HoH and Spanish
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Comes with a 4-page booklet containing an introduction from Martin Scorsese.
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964)
French theatrical trailer
DISC TWO
*El Cid (1961)
French theatrical trailer
DISC THREE
Extras:
"Rome in Madrid: Making Of Fall of the Roman Empire" -vintage featurette (10 min - in English, with optional French subtitles)
"Requiem: Interview With Prof. C. Aziza - about Fall of the Roman Empire" -documentary (43 min - in French only, no subtitles)
"Analysis of Fall of the Roman Empire with Jean Douchet" -documentary (30 min - in French only, no subtitles)
"The mediator (Le médiateur): Discussion of El Cid with Jean-Pierre Deleau" -documentary (36 min - in French only, no subtitles) -
Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
French Dolby Digital 1.0 -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:3-disc "Coffret Anthony Mann", with "The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964)".
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964)
French theatrical trailer
DISC TWO
*El Cid (1961)
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Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
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Amazon France
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Extras:Theatrical trailer
Bonus trailers for other E-M-S releases
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Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
German Dolby Digital 2.0 mono -
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Notes:In German audio track, some scenes are in English, but with German subtitles.
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Subtitles:Dutch (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Filmographies:
- Charlton Heston (8 pages)
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Subtitles:Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The filmographies are in English.
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Extras:Picture gallery
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Movie
Audio commentary by Bill Bronston (son of producer Samuel Bronston) and Neal M. Rosendorf (historian & biographer of Samuel Bronston)
DISC TWO
"Hollywood Conquers Spain: The Making of 'El Cid'" featurette (23:56)
"Miklós Rózsa: Maestro of the Movies" featurette (30:12)
"Preserving Our Legacy: Gerry Bryne on Film Preservation and Restoration" featurette (7:36)
"Behind the Camera: Anthony Mann and 'El Cid'" featurette (17:24)
"Samuel Bronston: The Epic Journey of a Dreamer" documentary (52:19)
"Living a Life of Integrity: A Conversation with Evangelist John Bevere about the religious significance of 'El Cid'" featurette (25:01)
1961 Promotional Radio Interviews:
- Charlton Heston (3:35)
- Sophia Loren (2:27)
- Sophia Loren & Charlton Heston (4:46)
- Charlton & Lydia Heston (3:34)
Theatrical Trailers:
- 1961 Original release (3:27)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The sleeve incorrectly lists the OAR as 1.78:1.
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Extras:Trailer (3:25)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Coded regions 2/4.
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OVERALL: Draw
Between the R2 Anchor Bay & R1 3-Disc Deluxe releases for the additional featurette. Please note the R2 release does not split the film in two.
Also note that:
- R1 LE has additional goodies.
- R2 France "Anthony Mann" boxset has additional extra features, but most of which are in French only.
- It has been said that R4 is the only version which has the longer cut of the film (not confirmed!).
Finally, you will find below a comparison between R1 2-Disc DE and R0 Japanese editions:
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CUTS:
- R0 Japan- Tohokushinsha Corp. - No cuts (184:18 NTSC). Does have the "overture" and "exit music", but not the "intermission".
- R1 2-Disc Deluxe Edition America- Genius Products - No cuts (187:53 NTSC). Includes the overture and exit music, as well as the musical interludes.
- R1 2-Disc Limited Edition America- Genius Products - No cuts (187:53 NTSC). Includes the overture and exit music, as well as the musical interludes.
- R1 3-Disc Deluxe Edition America- Genius Products - No cuts (187:53 NTSC). Includes the overture and exit music, as well as the musical interludes.
- R2 Coffret Anthony Mann France- Opening/G.C.T.H.V. - No cuts
- R2 Double Feature France- Opening/G.C.T.H.V. - No cuts
- R2 Germany- E-M-S - No cuts, but this is the shorter version. Includes "Overture", "Intermission/Entr'Acte" and "Exit music", but omits the music which leads into the "Intermission" (171:57 PAL).
- R2 Holland- Video/Film Express - No cuts, but this is the shorter, 172 minute (PAL) version.
- R2 Scandinavia- Atlantic Film / Star Media Entertainment - No cuts, but this is the shorter version (171:34 PAL).
- R2 United Kingdom- Universal Pictures - No cuts, but this is the shorter, 172 minute (PAL) version.
- R2 2-Disc Deluxe Edition United Kingdom- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts (180:21 PAL). Includes the overture and exit music, as well as the musical interludes. Also restores the original BBFC theatrical cuts.
- R4 Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts (180:19 PAL).
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Comparison added by David on 23/03/03
Comparison last updated by Mark_Meakin on 26/02/15UPDATE LOG:
26/02/15 - R2 (Anchor Bay) added.
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