Cervantes (1967)
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.
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Writing:
Stars:
- Vincent Sherman
Writing:
- David Karp
- Enrique Llovet
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Release Date: 1967-11-02
7.5/10
7.5/10
- Country: ES, FR, IT
- Language: English | Español
- Runtime: 94
Miguel de Cervantes
Giulia
Cardinal Acquaviva
Minister of Felipe II
Hassan Bey
Rodrigo Cervantes
Favio
Nessa
Don Juan de Austria
Sancho
Turkish Official
Cervantes' Father
Count di Luca
Carlos
Filipe II
(uncredited)
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Priest (uncredited)
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Diego de Urbina (uncredited)