Man of La Mancha Poster

Man of La Mancha

66.00% | December 12, 1972 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Music

In the sixteenth century, Miguel de Cervantes, poet, playwright, and part-time actor, has been arrested, together with his manservant, by the Spanish Inquisition. They are accused of presenting an entertainment offensive to the Inquisition. Inside the huge dungeon into which they have been cast, the other prisoners gang up on Cervantes and his manservant, and begin a mock trial, with the intention of stealing or burning his possessions. Cervantes wishes to desperately save a manuscript he carries with him and stages, with costumes, makeup, and the participation of the other prisoners, an unusual defense--the story of Don Quixote.

Featured Crew

Dale Wasserman
Screenplay
Arthur Hiller
Director
Mitch Leigh
Songs

Cast

Peter O'Toole
Peter O'Toole
Don Quixote De La Mancha / Miguel de Cervantes / Alonso Quijana
Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren
Dulcinea / Aldonza
James Coco
James Coco
Sancho Panza / Cervantes' Manservant
Ian Richardson
Ian Richardson
The Padre
Harry Andrews
Harry Andrews
The Innkeeper / The Governor

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