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* YouKilledMyFather: Yes Rodrigo really did kill Jimene's father. She eventually [[SubvertedTrope gets over it.]] But not for a long time.
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* YouKilledMyFather: Yes Yes, Rodrigo really did kill Jimene's kills Jimena's father. She eventually [[SubvertedTrope gets over it.]] But it]], though not for a long time. time.
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** Yusuf never personally sieged Valencia. Rather, it was his nephew (acting on his orders) who did so. Additionally, the film depicts Yusuf dying during the final charge that breaks the Almoravid siege, when in reality he died of natural causes a good few years after El Cid.
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* ArtisticLicenseReligion: While the substituting Allah for God is hardly new when it comes to representing Muslims in film, a notable example happens late in the film when Yusuf declares to a dying Ordonez, before finishing him off: "This will be a battle between our God, and yours!" The statement implies the simultaneous existence of a Christian god and a Muslim god, which is a big no-no for Islam as it is a ''strictly'' monotheistic religion that outright rejects the existence of other deities other than God. It's also unlikely that a religious fundamentalist like Yusuf would say such a thing.
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* ArtisticLicenseReligion: While the substituting Allah for God is hardly new when it comes to representing Muslims in film, a notable example happens late in the film when Yusuf declares to a dying Ordonez, before finishing him off: "This will be a battle between our God, and yours!" The statement implies the simultaneous existence of a Christian god and a Muslim god, which is a big no-no for Islam as it is a ''strictly'' monotheistic religion that outright rejects the existence of other deities other than God. It's also unlikely that a religious fundamentalist like Yusuf would say such a thing.
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** El Cid was actually exiled ''twice'', at different points in his life, by Alfonso. While the popular legend holds that Rodrigo was exiled for forcing the kind to swear his innocence, the real reason probably had more to do with palace intrigues and the fact that he was, well, a self-serving mercenary.
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** El Cid was actually exiled ''twice'', at different points in his life, by Alfonso. While the popular legend holds that Rodrigo was exiled for forcing the kind king to swear his innocence, the real reason probably had more to do with palace intrigues and the fact that he was, well, a self-serving mercenary.
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** The bit about Rodrigo making king Alfonso swear his innocence regarding his brother's death on a bible in pubblic is most likely a fabrication, though to be fair this bit of embellished history [[OlderThanSteam predates the film by a bit]].
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** The bit about Rodrigo making king Alfonso swear his innocence regarding himself innocent of his brother's death on a bible in pubblic public is most likely a fabrication, though to be fair this bit of embellished history [[OlderThanSteam predates the film by a bit]].
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** As Rodrigo never killed her father, Jimena obviously never tried to have him killed in revenge. Indeed, the historical sources point to the two of them being, if not HappilyMarried, certainly stable and mutually supportive.
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** As Rodrigo never killed her father, Jimena obviously never tried to have him killed in revenge. Indeed, the historical sources point to the two of them being, if not HappilyMarried, certainly being HappilyMarried (or at least stable and mutually supportive.supportive).
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** As her father was Rodrigo never killed by her husband, father, Jimena obviously never tried to have her husband killed.him killed in revenge. Indeed, the historical sources point to the two of them being, if not HappilyMarried, certainly stable and mutually supportive.
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* AluminiumChristmasTrees: Despite being a fine example of HollywoodHistory ([[TropesAreNotBad not that that's a bad thing), the film gets a few surprising details right.
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* AluminiumChristmasTrees: While the idea of Moors and Christians cooperating out of nationalistic fervor is rather overdone to say the least, alliances between Christian and Muslim kingdoms were hardly uncommon during the Spanish Middle Ages, and a charismatic warlord like El Cid could well attract followers from both sides. Furthermore it was also not unknown for Moorish warriors to regard North Africans as interlopers and take the side of Christian princes for that reason. The film makes it LighterAndSofter but it is not completely without foundation.
* ArtisticLicenseHistory: Inevitable, as the film is based in admittedly embellished and quite imaginative historical sources.
** To begin with, the real Cid acted as more a self-serving mercenary than the multi-culturalist hero he is portrayed as being here. Furthermore, he didn't kill Diego Fernández, his father-in-law, in a duel.
* ArtisticLicenseHistory: Inevitable, as the film is based in admittedly embellished and quite imaginative historical sources.
** To begin with, the real Cid acted as more a self-serving mercenary than the multi-culturalist hero he is portrayed as being here. Furthermore, he didn't kill Diego Fernández, his father-in-law, in a duel.
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* AluminiumChristmasTrees: Despite being a fine example of HollywoodHistory ([[TropesAreNotBad not that that's a bad thing), the film gets a few surprising details right.
** While the idea of Moors and Christians cooperating out of nationalistic fervor is rather overdone to say the least, alliances between Christian and Muslim kingdoms were hardly uncommon during the Spanish Middle Ages, and a charismatic warlord like El Cid could well attract followers from both sides. Furthermore it was also not unknown for Moorish warriors to regard North Africans as interlopers and take the side of Christian princes for that reason. The film makes it LighterAndSofter but it is not completely without foundation.
** The Almoravid warriors ''were'' known historically for wearing face veils, even in non-desert environments where one would think them unnecessary. Contemporary Arabic writers even referred to them as ''al-mulathimum'', or "Veiled Ones."
* ArtisticLicenseHistory: Inevitable, as the film is basedin on admittedly embellished and quite imaginative historical sources.
** To begin with, the real Cid acted as more a self-serving mercenary than the multi-culturalist hero he is portrayed as being here. Furthermore, he didn't kill Diego Fernández, his father-in-law, in aduel.duel.
** As her father was never killed by her husband, Jimena obviously never tried to have her husband killed. Indeed, the historical sources point to the two of them being, if not HappilyMarried, certainly stable and mutually supportive.
** While the idea of Moors and Christians cooperating out of nationalistic fervor is rather overdone to say the least, alliances between Christian and Muslim kingdoms were hardly uncommon during the Spanish Middle Ages, and a charismatic warlord like El Cid could well attract followers from both sides. Furthermore it was also not unknown for Moorish warriors to regard North Africans as interlopers and take the side of Christian princes for that reason. The film makes it LighterAndSofter but it is not completely without foundation.
** The Almoravid warriors ''were'' known historically for wearing face veils, even in non-desert environments where one would think them unnecessary. Contemporary Arabic writers even referred to them as ''al-mulathimum'', or "Veiled Ones."
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** To begin with, the real Cid acted as more a self-serving mercenary than the multi-culturalist hero he is portrayed as being here. Furthermore, he didn't kill Diego Fernández, his father-in-law, in a
** As her father was never killed by her husband, Jimena obviously never tried to have her husband killed. Indeed, the historical sources point to the two of them being, if not HappilyMarried, certainly stable and mutually supportive.
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*ArtisticLicenseReligion: While the substituting Allah for God is hardly new when it comes to representing Muslims in film, a notable example happens late in the film when Yusuf declares to a dying Ordonez, before finishing him off: "This will be a battle between our God, and yours!" The statement implies the simultaneous existence of a Christian god and a Muslim god, which is a big no-no for Islam as it is a ''strictly'' monotheistic religion that outright rejects the possibilities of other deities other than God existing. It's also unlikely that a religious fundamentalist like Yusuf would say such a thing.
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*ArtisticLicenseReligion: While the substituting Allah for God is hardly new when it comes to representing Muslims in film, a notable example happens late in the film when Yusuf declares to a dying Ordonez, before finishing him off: "This will be a battle between our God, and yours!" The statement implies the simultaneous existence of a Christian god and a Muslim god, which is a big no-no for Islam as it is a ''strictly'' monotheistic religion that outright rejects the possibilities existence of other deities other than God existing.God. It's also unlikely that a religious fundamentalist like Yusuf would say such a thing.
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* ArtisticLicenseHistory: Inevitable, as the film is based in admittedly embellished and quite imaginative historical sources. To begin with, the real Cid was more a self-serving mercenary than anything, he didn't kill his father-in-law in a duel, and the bit about him making king Alfonso swear his innocence on his brother's death is most likely a fabrication (the reasons of his exile had probably much more to do with the fact that he was, well, a self-serving mercenary).
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* ArtisticLicenseHistory: Inevitable, as the film is based in admittedly embellished and quite imaginative historical sources.
** To begin with, the real Cidwas acted as more a self-serving mercenary than anything, the multi-culturalist hero he is portrayed as being here. Furthermore, he didn't kill Diego Fernández, his father-in-law father-in-law, in a duel, and the duel.
** The bit abouthim Rodrigo making king Alfonso swear his innocence on regarding his brother's death on a bible in pubblic is most likely a fabrication (the reasons fabrication, though to be fair this bit of embellished history [[OlderThanSteam predates the film by a bit]].
** El Cid was actually exiled ''twice'', at different points in hisexile had life, by Alfonso. While the popular legend holds that Rodrigo was exiled for forcing the kind to swear his innocence, the real reason probably much had more to do with palace intrigues and the fact that he was, well, a self-serving mercenary).mercenary.
** Both the Moorish Andalusians and the Berber Almoravids wield curved scimitars. In reality, both factions used straight, double-edged swords (Andalusian swords in particular were often nigh-identical to those used by Christian knights). It should be noted that this is a fairly common misconception.
** The use of two-handed swords, jousting lances, and great helms during the jousting scene are more appropriate to the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries than the 11th.
*ArtisticLicenseReligion: While the substituting Allah for God is hardly new when it comes to representing Muslims in film, a notable example happens late in the film when Yusuf declares to a dying Ordonez, before finishing him off: "This will be a battle between our God, and yours!" The statement implies the simultaneous existence of a Christian god and a Muslim god, which is a big no-no for Islam as it is a ''strictly'' monotheistic religion that outright rejects the possibilities of other deities other than God existing. It's also unlikely that a religious fundamentalist like Yusuf would say such a thing.
** To begin with, the real Cid
** The bit about
** El Cid was actually exiled ''twice'', at different points in his
** Both the Moorish Andalusians and the Berber Almoravids wield curved scimitars. In reality, both factions used straight, double-edged swords (Andalusian swords in particular were often nigh-identical to those used by Christian knights). It should be noted that this is a fairly common misconception.
** The use of two-handed swords, jousting lances, and great helms during the jousting scene are more appropriate to the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries than the 11th.
*ArtisticLicenseReligion: While the substituting Allah for God is hardly new when it comes to representing Muslims in film, a notable example happens late in the film when Yusuf declares to a dying Ordonez, before finishing him off: "This will be a battle between our God, and yours!" The statement implies the simultaneous existence of a Christian god and a Muslim god, which is a big no-no for Islam as it is a ''strictly'' monotheistic religion that outright rejects the possibilities of other deities other than God existing. It's also unlikely that a religious fundamentalist like Yusuf would say such a thing.
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* AdaptationalHeroism: Or HistoricalHeroUpgrade. The real Rodrigo was not quite the NiceGuy the film portrays him as being.
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* AluminiumChristmasTrees: While the idea of Moors and Christians cooperating out of nationalistic fervor is rather overdone to say the least, alliances between Christian and Muslim kingdoms were hardly uncommon during the Spanish Middle Ages, and a charismatic warlord like El Cid could well attract followers from both sides. Furthermore it was also not unknown for Moorish warriors to regard North Africans as interlopers and take the side of Christian princes for that reason. The film makes it LighterAndSofter but it is not completely without foundation.
* ArtisticLicenseHistory: Inevitable, as the film is based in admittedly embellished and quite imaginativehistory historical sources. To begin with, the real Cid was more a self-serving mercenary than anything, he didn't kill his father-in-law in a duel, and the bit about him making king Alfonso swear his innocence on his brother's death is most likely a fabrication.fabrication (the reasons of his exile had probably much more to do with the fact that he was, well, a self-serving mercenary).
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* TheFundamentalist: Ben Yusuf. He seeks to violently force Islam on the rest of the world, and destroy all who oppose him. Including other, more tolerant Muslims.
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* TheLadysFavour: Jimene first gives her's to the Champion of Aragon in hopes he will kill Rodrigo. Then when that fails offers not just a scarf but her hand in marriage to Ordonez - a disappointed suitor - if he will do same.
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* TheLadysFavour: Jimene Jimena first gives her's to the Champion of Aragon in hopes he will kill Rodrigo. Then when that fails offers not just a scarf but her hand in marriage to Ordonez - a disappointed suitor - if he will do same.
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* RealityIsUnrealistic: While the idea of Moors and Christians cooperating out of nationalistic fervor is rather overdone to say the least, alliances between Christian and Muslim kingdoms were hardly uncommon during the Spanish Middle Ages, and a charismatic warlord like El Cid could well attract followers from both sides. Furthermore it was also not unknown for Moorish warriors to regard North Africans as interlopers and take the side of Christian princes for that reason. The film makes it LighterAndSofter but it is not completely without foundation.
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->''"In my country, we have a name for a warrior with the vision to be just and the courage to show mercy. We call him... the cid!"''
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The 1961 film ''El Cid'', directed by Creator/AnthonyMann, is an adaptation of the medieval legend of Don Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, a.k.a. "El Cid" (The Lord). The real Rodrigo Diaz seems to have been a very successful soldier of fortune who served both Christian and Muslim kings without distinction in eleventh century Spain, eventually leveraging his military skill into a fiefdom in the then-mostly Arab/Berber city of Valencia. After centuries of multiple authors retelling the tale he became the Muslim slaying hero of the Reconquista. In this version Rodrigo is a multi-culturalist, working for a union of Christians and Spanish Moors against an invasion by ferocious Berbers.
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The 1961 film ''El Cid'', directed by Creator/AnthonyMann, is an adaptation of the medieval legend of Don Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, a.k.a. "El Cid" (The (the Lord). The real Rodrigo Diaz seems to have been a very successful soldier of fortune who served both Christian and Muslim kings without distinction in eleventh century Spain, eventually leveraging his military skill into a fiefdom in the then-mostly Arab/Berber city of Valencia. After centuries of multiple authors retelling the tale he became the Muslim slaying hero of the Reconquista. In this version Rodrigo is a multi-culturalist, working for a union of Christians and Spanish Moors against an invasion by ferocious Berbers.
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The 1961 film ''El Cid'', directed by Creator/AnthonyMann, is an adaptation of the medieval legend of Don Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, a.k.a. El Cid. The real Rodrigo Diaz seems to have been a very successful soldier of fortune who served both Christian and Muslim kings without distinction in eleventh century Spain, eventually leveraging his military skill into a fiefdom in the then-mostly Arab/Berber city of Valencia. After centuries of multiple authors retelling the tale he became the Muslim slaying hero of the Reconquista. In this version Rodrigo is a multi-culturalist, working for a union of Christians and Spanish Moors against an invasion by ferocious Berbers.
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The 1961 film ''El Cid'', directed by Creator/AnthonyMann, is an adaptation of the medieval legend of Don Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, a.k.a. El Cid."El Cid" (The Lord). The real Rodrigo Diaz seems to have been a very successful soldier of fortune who served both Christian and Muslim kings without distinction in eleventh century Spain, eventually leveraging his military skill into a fiefdom in the then-mostly Arab/Berber city of Valencia. After centuries of multiple authors retelling the tale he became the Muslim slaying hero of the Reconquista. In this version Rodrigo is a multi-culturalist, working for a union of Christians and Spanish Moors against an invasion by ferocious Berbers.
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The movie ''El Cid'', directed by Creator/AnthonyMann, is an adaptation of the medieval legend of Don Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, a.k.a. El Cid. The real Rodrigo Diaz seems to have been a very successful soldier of fortune who served both Christian and Muslim kings without distinction in eleventh century Spain, eventually leveraging his military skill into a fiefdom in the then-mostly Arab/Berber city of Valencia. After centuries of multiple authors retelling the tale he became the Muslim slaying hero of the Reconquista. In this version Rodrigo is a multi-culturalist, working for a union of Christians and Spanish Moors against an invasion by ferocious Berbers.
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The movie 1961 film ''El Cid'', directed by Creator/AnthonyMann, is an adaptation of the medieval legend of Don Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, a.k.a. El Cid. The real Rodrigo Diaz seems to have been a very successful soldier of fortune who served both Christian and Muslim kings without distinction in eleventh century Spain, eventually leveraging his military skill into a fiefdom in the then-mostly Arab/Berber city of Valencia. After centuries of multiple authors retelling the tale he became the Muslim slaying hero of the Reconquista. In this version Rodrigo is a multi-culturalist, working for a union of Christians and Spanish Moors against an invasion by ferocious Berbers.
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* ArtisticLicenseHistory: Inevitable, as the film is based in admittedly embellished and quite imaginative history sources. To begin with, the real Cid was more a self-serving mercenary than anything, he didn't kill his father-in-law in a duel, and he certainly never made king Alfonso swear that he didn't order to murder his brother.
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* ArtisticLicenseHistory: Inevitable, as the film is based in admittedly embellished and quite imaginative history sources. To begin with, the real Cid was more a self-serving mercenary than anything, he didn't kill his father-in-law in a duel, and he certainly never made the bit about him making king Alfonso swear that he didn't order to murder his brother.innocence on his brother's death is most likely a fabrication.
* RealityIsUnrealistic: While the idea of Moors and Christians cooperating out of nationalistic fervor is rather overdone to say the least, alliances between Christian and Muslim kingdoms were hardly uncommon during the Spanish Middle Ages, and a charismatic warlord like El Cid could well attract followers from both sides. Furthermore it was also not unknown for Moorish warriors to regard North Africans as interlopers and take the side of Christian princes for that reason. The film makes it LighterAndSofter but it is not completely without foundation.
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* RealityIsUnrealistic: While the idea of Moors and Christians cooperating out of nationalistic fervor is rather overdone to say the least, it was hardly unknown for strange alliances to be made across religious frontiers, and a charismatic warlord like El Cid could well attract followers from both sides. Furthermore it was also not unknown for Moorish warriors to regard North Africans as interlopers and take the side of Christian princes for that reason. The film makes it LighterAndSofter but it is not completely without foundation.
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* BadassCape: Rodrigo. And CharltonHeston has the shoulders to pull it off, too.
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The movie ''El Cid'' is an adaptation of the medieval legend of Don Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, a.k.a. El Cid. The real Rodrigo Diaz seems to have been a very successful soldier of fortune who served both Christian and Muslim kings without distinction in eleventh century Spain, eventually leveraging his military skill into a fiefdom in the then-mostly Arab/Berber city of Valencia. After centuries of multiple authors retelling the tale he became the Muslim slaying hero of the Reconquista. In this version Rodrigo is a multi-culturalist, working for a union of Christians and Spanish Moors against an invasion by ferocious Berbers.
As per the source material Rodrigo Diaz's (Creator/CharltonHeston) life gets complicated after he kills his girlfriend's father in an informal duel. Needless to say Jimena (Creator/SophiaLoren) takes this badly. In accordance with the best medieval ideals of vendetta she makes an earnest effort to have Rodrigo killed. As Rodrigo is now the King's champion, replacing Jimena's dad, his majesty takes exception to this and thinks its a fine idea to make the couple marry after all.
Jimena chooses the wedding night to confess that she was party to an underhanded attempt to murder Rodrigo. Hurt but understanding he makes no attempt to consummate the marriage. This does nothing to help Jimena's state of mind as she is deeply in love with her husband, father killer or no.
Meanwhile King Ferdinand dies leaving his kingdom to be divided between his two sons. The elder, Sancho (Gary Raymond), says to hell with that and attacks his younger sibling Alfonso (John Fraser), who is supported by their slinky blond sister Princess Urracca (Genevieve Page). Rodrigo sides with Sancho, because he is his friend. But Sancho is murdered at the behest of Urracca and the King's Champion publicly forces Alfonso to swear he had NOTHING to do with it. Needless to say this goes over like a ton of bricks with Alfonso and Urracca who promptly exile Rodrigo.
This prompts Jimena to resolve her conflict (to hell with vengeance, Dad- it was a fair fight, and ''you'' started it!) and follow Rodrigo. They are dreaming happily of a humble life together in some remote valley when the appearance of his entire fief and just about every officer who ever served with him puts an end to that. The lot of them then set out to fight the Berber horde on behalf of Rodrigo's friend the Emir Moutamin (Douglas Wilmer).
Alfonso, back in Castille, busies himself by doing everything possible to make Rodrigo's life harder, including capturing and imprisoning Jimena and their twin daughters. Ordonez (Raf Vallone), Jimena's old admirer and Rodrigo's bitter enemy and attempted murderer, atones by helping Jimena and her children escape. Alfonso sees the light and throws off Urracca's evil influence and rides to join the Cid, dying of his wounds, for the final battle against the Berbers.
The movie ends with a CrowningMomentOfAwesome in which Rodrigo's dead body, tied onto his horse, leads the victorious charge and then gallops off into the sunset (literally).
As per the source material Rodrigo Diaz's (Creator/CharltonHeston) life gets complicated after he kills his girlfriend's father in an informal duel. Needless to say Jimena (Creator/SophiaLoren) takes this badly. In accordance with the best medieval ideals of vendetta she makes an earnest effort to have Rodrigo killed. As Rodrigo is now the King's champion, replacing Jimena's dad, his majesty takes exception to this and thinks its a fine idea to make the couple marry after all.
Jimena chooses the wedding night to confess that she was party to an underhanded attempt to murder Rodrigo. Hurt but understanding he makes no attempt to consummate the marriage. This does nothing to help Jimena's state of mind as she is deeply in love with her husband, father killer or no.
Meanwhile King Ferdinand dies leaving his kingdom to be divided between his two sons. The elder, Sancho (Gary Raymond), says to hell with that and attacks his younger sibling Alfonso (John Fraser), who is supported by their slinky blond sister Princess Urracca (Genevieve Page). Rodrigo sides with Sancho, because he is his friend. But Sancho is murdered at the behest of Urracca and the King's Champion publicly forces Alfonso to swear he had NOTHING to do with it. Needless to say this goes over like a ton of bricks with Alfonso and Urracca who promptly exile Rodrigo.
This prompts Jimena to resolve her conflict (to hell with vengeance, Dad- it was a fair fight, and ''you'' started it!) and follow Rodrigo. They are dreaming happily of a humble life together in some remote valley when the appearance of his entire fief and just about every officer who ever served with him puts an end to that. The lot of them then set out to fight the Berber horde on behalf of Rodrigo's friend the Emir Moutamin (Douglas Wilmer).
Alfonso, back in Castille, busies himself by doing everything possible to make Rodrigo's life harder, including capturing and imprisoning Jimena and their twin daughters. Ordonez (Raf Vallone), Jimena's old admirer and Rodrigo's bitter enemy and attempted murderer, atones by helping Jimena and her children escape. Alfonso sees the light and throws off Urracca's evil influence and rides to join the Cid, dying of his wounds, for the final battle against the Berbers.
The movie ends with a CrowningMomentOfAwesome in which Rodrigo's dead body, tied onto his horse, leads the victorious charge and then gallops off into the sunset (literally).
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The movie ''El Cid'' Cid'', directed by Creator/AnthonyMann, is an adaptation of the medieval legend of Don Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, a.k.a. El Cid. The real Rodrigo Diaz seems to have been a very successful soldier of fortune who served both Christian and Muslim kings without distinction in eleventh century Spain, eventually leveraging his military skill into a fiefdom in the then-mostly Arab/Berber city of Valencia. After centuries of multiple authors retelling the tale he became the Muslim slaying hero of the Reconquista. In this version Rodrigo is a multi-culturalist, working for a union of Christians and Spanish Moors against an invasion by ferocious Berbers.
As per the source material Rodrigo Diaz's (Creator/CharltonHeston) life gets complicated after he kills his girlfriend's father in an informal duel. Needless to say Jimena (Creator/SophiaLoren) takes this badly. In accordance with the best medieval ideals of vendetta she makes an earnest effort to have Rodrigo killed. As Rodrigo is now the King's champion, replacing Jimena's dad, his majesty takes exception to this and thinks its a fine idea to make the couple marry afterall.
all. Jimena chooses the wedding night to confess that she was party to an underhanded attempt to murder Rodrigo. Hurt but understanding he makes no attempt to consummate the marriage. This does nothing to help Jimena's state of mind as she is deeply in love with her husband, father killer or no.
no. Meanwhile King Ferdinand dies leaving his kingdom to be divided between his two sons. The elder, Sancho (Gary Raymond), says to hell with that and attacks his younger sibling Alfonso (John Fraser), who is supported by their slinky blond sister Princess Urracca (Genevieve Page). Rodrigo sides with Sancho, because he is his friend. But Sancho is murdered at the behest of Urracca and the King's Champion publicly forces Alfonso to swear he had NOTHING to do with it. Needless to say this goes over like a ton of bricks with Alfonso and Urracca who promptly exile Rodrigo.
Rodrigo. This prompts Jimena to resolve her conflict (to hell with vengeance, Dad- it was a fair fight, and ''you'' started it!) and follow Rodrigo. They are dreaming happily of a humble life together in some remote valley when the appearance of his entire fief and just about every officer who ever served with him puts an end to that. The lot of them then set out to fight the Berber horde on behalf of Rodrigo's friend the Emir Moutamin (Douglas Wilmer).
Wilmer). Alfonso, back in Castille, busies himself by doing everything possible to make Rodrigo's life harder, including capturing and imprisoning Jimena and their twin daughters. Ordonez (Raf Vallone), Jimena's old admirer and Rodrigo's bitter enemy and attempted murderer, atones by helping Jimena and her children escape. Alfonso sees the light and throws off Urracca's evil influence and rides to join the Cid, dying of his wounds, for the final battle against the Berbers.
The movie ends with aCrowningMomentOfAwesome DyingMomentOfAwesome in which Rodrigo's dead body, tied onto his horse, leads the victorious charge and then gallops off into the sunset (literally).
As per the source material Rodrigo Diaz's (Creator/CharltonHeston) life gets complicated after he kills his girlfriend's father in an informal duel. Needless to say Jimena (Creator/SophiaLoren) takes this badly. In accordance with the best medieval ideals of vendetta she makes an earnest effort to have Rodrigo killed. As Rodrigo is now the King's champion, replacing Jimena's dad, his majesty takes exception to this and thinks its a fine idea to make the couple marry after
The movie ends with a
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* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Ben Yusuf [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rCG5-7E7Ao takes the emirs of Spain to task]] for cultivating a peaceful, artistic culture instead of being {{Badass}}es going out to conquer the world.
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* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Ben Yusuf [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rCG5-7E7Ao takes the emirs of Spain to task]] for cultivating a peaceful, artistic culture instead of being {{Badass}}es badasses going out to conquer the world.
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* KnifeNight: At their father's wake, Prince Alfonso attempts kill his brother Sancho for the control of all of Spain. His initial attack fails, and the two end up fighting each other with knives.
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->''"In my country, we have a name for a warrior with the vision to be just and the courage to show mercy. We call him... the cid!"''
-->-- '''Moutamin'''
-->-- '''Moutamin'''
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* AnguishedDeclarationOfLove: It's hard to top Jimena's heartbroken: 'I will make myself worthy of you, Rodrigo. I will learn to hate you.' after Rodrigo kills her father.
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* BadassBoast: Done by Rodrigo when he rescues Prince Alfonso from the men escorting him to prison.
-->'''Rodrigo:''' Will you give me your prisoner, or must I take him?
-->'''Soldier:''' There are thirteen of us, and you're alone!
-->'''Rodrigo:''' What you do is against God's law, were you thirteen times thirteen, I would not be alone.
-->'''Rodrigo:''' Will you give me your prisoner, or must I take him?
-->'''Soldier:''' There are thirteen of us, and you're alone!
-->'''Rodrigo:''' What you do is against God's law, were you thirteen times thirteen, I would not be alone.
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* BigWhy: What Ximena screams when the exiled Spanish warriors catch up with Rodrigo. You can barely hear her over the cheers.
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* YouKilledMyFather: Yes Rodrigo really did kill Jimene's father. She eventually [[SubvertedTrope gets over it.]] But not for a long time.
