Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes
Originally released in 1967. Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes is a adventure film. directed by Vincent Sherman.
Starring Horst Buchholz, Gina Lollobrigida, and José Ferrer
Synopsis
This epic Spanish biopic chronicles the life of Cervantes, Spain's great novelist, playwright and poet, during the 16th-century, when as a young man he goes to Italy to become a soldier for the Pope. Later he helps the Pope's emissary wage war against the Spanish Moors. His exploits win him great favor. He falls in love with a famous Italian courtesan and she with him. Unfortunately, the Pope splits them apart with his newest decree which demands that all prostitutes leave the city. Upset, Cervantes goes to fight in the famed sea battle of Lepanto and comes back a hero. Later he is captured by Barbary pirates and ransomed by Trinitarian friars.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Procinex
- Protor Film
- Prisma de Cinematografía
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes about?
This epic Spanish biopic chronicles the life of Cervantes, Spain's great novelist, playwright and poet, during the 16th-century, when as a young man he goes to Italy to become a soldier for the Pop...
Who directed Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes?
Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes was directed by Vincent Sherman.
How long is Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes?
Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes released?
Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes was released on November 2, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes?
The main cast of Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes includes Horst Buchholz, Gina Lollobrigida, José Ferrer, Louis Jourdan, Francisco Rabal.