Directed by:
Anthony MannCinematography:
Robert KraskerComposer:
Miklós RózsaCast:
Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page, Gary Raymond, Hurd Hatfield, Massimo Serato, Frank Thring, Michael Hordern, Tullio Carminati (more)Plots(1)
Known as history's "compassionate warrior," the film follows El Cid's remarkable journey from peace-broker accused of treason to the King's fighting champion, and later from exiled hero to legendary martyr. (official distributor synopsis)
Soundtracks
El Cid
Label: Antes Edition
Year: 2015
Country: Germany
Format: CD, digital
Length: 57:59
Notes: Transcribed and played on a Klais pipe organ in Léon Cathedral in Spain by Phillip Pelster.
1. | Ouverture | Miklós Rózsa | 04:09 |
2. | Prelude | Miklós Rózsa | 03:09 |
3. | Ben Yussuf | Miklós Rózsa | 05:38 |
4. | Destiny / Burgos | Miklós Rózsa | 03:30 |
5. | Palace Music | Miklós Rózsa | 01:48 |
6. | Entry Of The Nobles | Miklós Rózsa | 02:33 |
7. | Betrayal | Miklós Rózsa | 01:32 |
8. | The Court Of Ferdinand | Miklós Rózsa | 01:29 |
9. | Fight For Calahorra | Miklós Rózsa | 04:00 |
10. | The King's Champion | Miklós Rózsa | 01:41 |
11. | Rodrigo's Men | Miklós Rózsa | 01:20 |
12. | Friendship | Miklós Rózsa | 01:51 |
13. | The Coronation | Miklós Rózsa | 02:14 |
14. | Wedding Supper | Miklós Rózsa | 01:54 |
15. | The Twins | Miklós Rózsa | 02:48 |
16. | Unity | Miklós Rózsa | 01:36 |
17. | El Cid Marsch | Miklós Rózsa | 04:35 |
18. | Love Theme | Miklós Rózsa | 04:50 |
19. | El Cid's Death | Miklós Rózsa | 03:46 |
20. | Legend And Epilogue | Miklós Rózsa | 03:36 |
King of Kings: Epic Film Music
The Power, The Passion, The Greatness, The Glory
Label: Nostalgia Music Catalog
Year: 2013
Country: USA
Format: digital
Length: 01:58:11
1. | EL CID: Overture | Miklós Rózsa | 03:14 |
2. | Prelude | Miklós Rózsa | 04:27 |
3. | Palace Music | Miklós Rózsa | 03:34 |
4. | Fight For Calahorra | Miklós Rózsa | 02:33 |
5. | 13 Knights | Miklós Rózsa | 06:27 |
6. | Farewell | Miklós Rózsa | 02:10 |
7. | Intermezzo | Miklós Rózsa | 03:59 |
8. | The Twins | Miklós Rózsa | 02:23 |
9. | Battle Of Valencia | Miklós Rózsa | 07:22 |
10. | The Cid's Death | Miklós Rózsa | 03:07 |
11. | The Legend And The Epilogue | Miklós Rózsa | 05:04 |
12. | BAND OF ANGELS: Prelude (Main Title) | Max Steiner | 04:16 |
13. | Starwood | Max Steiner | 02:52 |
14. | The Slave Market | Max Steiner | 08:16 |
15. | Amantha | Max Steiner | 02:46 |
16. | Pointe Du Loup | Max Steiner | 01:57 |
17. | Burning Of The Cotton Crops | Max Steiner | 03:56 |
18. | Hamish Bond | Max Steiner | 06:24 |
19. | Reunion | Max Steiner | 06:07 |
20. | KING OF KINGS: Pontius Pilate's Arrival Into Jerusalem | Miklós Rózsa | 02:01 |
21. | The Virgin Mary | Miklós Rózsa | 01:33 |
22. | Nativity | Miklós Rózsa | 02:03 |
23. | The Temptation Of Christ | Miklós Rózsa | 03:00 |
24. | John The Baptist | Miklós Rózsa | 01:30 |
25. | The Miracles Of Christ | Miklós Rózsa | 02:44 |
26. | Salome's Dance | Miklós Rózsa | 03:59 |
27. | Mount Galilee And The Sermon On The Mount | Miklós Rózsa | 02:48 |
28. | The Prayer Of Our Lord | Miklós Rózsa | 01:19 |
29. | Christ's Entry Into Jerusalem And The Tempest In Judea | Miklós Rózsa | 01:03 |
30. | The Way Of The Cross | Miklós Rózsa | 04:36 |
31. | The Scourging Of Christ | Miklós Rózsa | 01:16 |
32. | Mary The Sepulcher | Miklós Rózsa | 02:53 |
33. | Resurrection And Finale | Miklós Rózsa | 06:32 |
El Cid
World Premiere Recording Of The Complete Film Score
Label: Silva Screen
Year: 2009
Country: UK
Format: CD
Length: 02:29:07
Notes: The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Nic Raine.
1. | Overture | Miklós Rózsa | 03:42 |
2. | Prelude | Miklós Rózsa | 02:53 |
3. | Ben Yussuf | Miklós Rózsa | 05:22 |
4. | Destiny / Burgos | Miklós Rózsa | 03:10 |
5. | Palace Music | Miklós Rózsa | 01:25 |
6. | Bad News | Miklós Rózsa | 04:52 |
7. | Entry Of The Nobles | Miklós Rózsa | 02:16 |
8. | The Meeting | Miklós Rózsa | 04:33 |
9. | The Slap | Miklós Rózsa | 00:48 |
10. | Count Gormaz / Courage And Honor / Gormaz's Death / Honor And Sorrow | Miklós Rózsa | 07:43 |
11. | The Court Of Ferdinand | Miklós Rózsa | 01:20 |
12. | The Gauntlet | Miklós Rózsa | 00:31 |
13. | The Fight For Calahorra | Miklós Rózsa | 03:33 |
14. | The King's Champion | Miklós Rózsa | 01:29 |
15. | Chimene's Decision | Miklós Rózsa | 01:57 |
16. | Investiture | Miklós Rózsa | 00:33 |
17. | The Expedition | Miklós Rózsa | 01:46 |
18. | Betrayal / Ambush | Miklós Rózsa | 03:58 |
19. | The Wedding | Miklós Rózsa | 00:44 |
20. | Wedding Supper | Miklós Rózsa | 01:35 |
21. | The Wedding Night | Miklós Rózsa | 05:39 |
22. | The Road To Asturias / Thirteen Nights | Miklós Rózsa | 02:56 |
23. | Ride To Valencia | Miklós Rózsa | 01:45 |
24. | Al Kadir's Delights | Miklós Rózsa | 00:37 |
25. | Sancho's Demand | Miklós Rózsa | 02:09 |
26. | Dolfos Mission / Sancho's End | Miklós Rózsa | 06:01 |
27. | Coronation | Miklós Rózsa | 02:22 |
1. | Alfonso's Oath | Miklós Rózsa | 00:39 |
2. | Banishment / Forgiveness | Miklós Rózsa | 06:13 |
3. | Friendship | Miklós Rózsa | 01:33 |
4. | The Barn / Love Theme | Miklós Rózsa | 05:06 |
5. | For Spain / Farewell | Miklós Rózsa | 06:47 |
6. | Entr'Acte / The El Cid March | Miklós Rózsa | 04:03 |
7. | Rodrigo's Men | Miklós Rózsa | 01:09 |
8. | The Twins | Miklós Rózsa | 02:40 |
9. | Rodrigo's Doubts | Miklós Rózsa | 01:53 |
10. | Unity | Miklós Rózsa | 01:26 |
11. | Moorish Feast | Miklós Rózsa | 01:27 |
12. | The Siege Of Valencia / Rodrigo's Encampment | Miklós Rózsa | 02:34 |
13. | Desperate Love | Miklós Rózsa | 01:52 |
14. | United Again | Miklós Rózsa | 01:21 |
15. | Battle Preparations / Starvation / Revolt | Miklós Rózsa | 07:37 |
16. | Valencia For The Cid | Miklós Rózsa | 03:20 |
17. | Ordonez's Death | Miklós Rózsa | 00:52 |
18. | For God And Spain / The Battle Of Valencia | Miklós Rózsa | 08:45 |
19. | The Arrow / The Promise | Miklós Rózsa | 04:16 |
20. | The Cid's Death | Miklós Rózsa | 04:13 |
21. | The Legend And Epilogue | Miklós Rózsa | 05:42 |
El Cid
Special Limited Collector's Edition
Label: Tadlow Music
Year: 2008
Country: UK
Format: CD
Length: 03:01:31
Notes: New recording conducted by Nic Raine.
1. | Overture | Miklós Rózsa | 03:41 |
2. | Prelude | Miklós Rózsa | 02:53 |
3. | Ben Yussuf | Miklós Rózsa | 05:22 |
4. | Destiny / Burgos | Miklós Rózsa | 03:10 |
5. | Palace Music | Miklós Rózsa | 01:25 |
6. | Bad News | Miklós Rózsa | 04:52 |
7. | Entry Of The Nobles | Miklós Rózsa | 02:16 |
8. | The Meeting | Miklós Rózsa | 04:33 |
9. | The Slap | Miklós Rózsa | 00:48 |
10. | Count Gormaz / Courage And Honour / Gormaz' Death / Honour And Sorrow | Miklós Rózsa | 07:43 |
11. | The Court Of Ferdinand | Miklós Rózsa | 01:20 |
12. | The Gauntlet | Miklós Rózsa | 00:31 |
13. | The Fight For Calahorra | Miklós Rózsa | 03:33 |
14. | The King's Champion | Miklós Rózsa | 01:29 |
15. | Chimene's Decision | Miklós Rózsa | 01:57 |
16. | Investiture | Miklós Rózsa | 00:33 |
17. | The Expedition | Miklós Rózsa | 01:46 |
18. | Betrayal / Ambush | Miklós Rózsa | 03:58 |
19. | The Wedding | Miklós Rózsa | 00:44 |
20. | Wedding Supper | Miklós Rózsa | 01:35 |
21. | The Wedding Night | Miklós Rózsa | 05:39 |
22. | The Road To Asturias / Thirteen Knights | Miklós Rózsa | 02:56 |
23. | Ride To Valencia | Miklós Rózsa | 01:45 |
24. | Al Kadir's Delights | Miklós Rózsa | 00:37 |
25. | Sancho's Demand | Miklós Rózsa | 02:09 |
26. | Dolfo's Mission / Sancho's End | Miklós Rózsa | 06:01 |
27. | Coronation | Miklós Rózsa | 02:23 |
1. | Alfonso's Oath | Miklós Rózsa | 00:38 |
2. | Banishment / Forgiveness | Miklós Rózsa | 06:13 |
3. | Friendship | Miklós Rózsa | 01:33 |
4. | The Barn - Love Theme | Miklós Rózsa | 05:06 |
5. | For Spain! / Farewell | Miklós Rózsa | 06:47 |
6. | Entra'cte: El Cid March | Miklós Rózsa | 04:03 |
7. | Rodrigo's Men | Miklós Rózsa | 01:09 |
8. | The Twins | Miklós Rózsa | 02:40 |
9. | Rodrigo's Doubts | Miklós Rózsa | 01:53 |
10. | Unity | Miklós Rózsa | 01:26 |
11. | Moorish Feast | Miklós Rózsa | 01:27 |
12. | The Siege Of Valencia / Rodrigo's Encampment | Miklós Rózsa | 02:34 |
13. | Desperate Love | Miklós Rózsa | 01:52 |
14. | United Again | Miklós Rózsa | 01:21 |
15. | Battle Preparations / Starvation / Revolt | Miklós Rózsa | 07:37 |
16. | Valencia For The Cid! | Miklós Rózsa | 03:20 |
17. | Ordonez' Death | Miklós Rózsa | 00:52 |
18. | For God And Spain! / The Battle Of Valencia | Miklós Rózsa | 08:45 |
19. | The Arrow / The Promise | Miklós Rózsa | 04:16 |
20. | The Cid's Death | Miklós Rózsa | 04:13 |
21. | The Legend And Epilogue | Miklós Rózsa | 05:43 |
1. | EL CID: Burgos / Entry Of The Nobles (Alternate Version) | Miklós Rózsa | 02:48 |
2. | Palace Music | Miklós Rózsa | 01:48 |
3. | Sancho's Demand (Take 1) | Miklós Rózsa | 02:34 |
4. | The Twins (Oboe Version) | Miklós Rózsa | 01:14 |
5. | Rodrigo's Doubts (Take 1) | Miklós Rózsa | 02:50 |
6. | Battle Of Valencia | Miklós Rózsa | 07:06 |
7. | The Legend And Epilogue (With Original Intro And Including "The Falcon And The Dove") | Miklós Rózsa | 05:31 |
8. | DOUBLE INDEMNITY: Suite | Miklós Rózsa | 08:33 |
El Cid
Label: Chapter III
Year: 2001
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 42:21
1. | Overture | Miklós Rózsa | 03:15 |
2. | Prelude | Miklós Rózsa | 03:29 |
3. | Palace Music | Miklós Rózsa | 00:59 |
4. | Fight For Calahorra | Miklós Rózsa | 03:35 |
5. | 13 Knights | Miklós Rózsa | 02:32 |
6. | Farewell | Miklós Rózsa | 06:27 |
7. | Intermezzo: The El Cid March | Miklós Rózsa | 04:01 |
8. | The Twins | Miklós Rózsa | 02:24 |
9. | Battle Of Valencia | Miklós Rózsa | 07:27 |
10. | The Cid's Death | Miklós Rózsa | 03:08 |
11. | The Legend And Epilogue | Miklós Rózsa | 05:04 |
El Cid
New Digital Recording
Label: Koch
Year: 1996
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 01:04:39
Notes: New recording conducted by James Sedares.
1. | Overture | Miklós Rózsa | 03:19 |
2. | Prelude | Miklós Rózsa | 03:15 |
3. | Courage And Honor | Miklós Rózsa | 08:14 |
4. | Fight For Calahorra | Miklós Rózsa | 04:18 |
5. | Palace Music #1 | Miklós Rózsa | 01:36 |
6. | Palace Music #2 | Miklós Rózsa | 01:52 |
7. | Palace Music #3 | Miklós Rózsa | 01:21 |
8. | Road To Asturias | Miklós Rózsa | 02:41 |
9. | Wedding Night | Miklós Rózsa | 05:35 |
10. | Coronation | Miklós Rózsa | 02:18 |
11. | Love Scene | Miklós Rózsa | 08:37 |
12. | El Cid March | Miklós Rózsa | 03:45 |
13. | Battle Of Valencia | Miklós Rózsa | 06:48 |
14. | Death Of El Cid | Miklós Rózsa | 05:02 |
15. | Legend And Epilogue | Miklós Rózsa | 05:58 |
El Cid
Label: Sony Music Special Products
Year: 1991
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 43:12
Notes: Miklos Rozsa conducting the Graunke Symphony Orchestra of Munich.
1. | Overture | Miklós Rózsa | 03:30 |
2. | Prelude | Miklós Rózsa | 03:13 |
3. | Palace Music | Miklós Rózsa | 00:58 |
4. | Fight For Calahorra | Miklós Rózsa | 03:33 |
5. | 13 Knights | Miklós Rózsa | 03:35 |
6. | Farewell | Miklós Rózsa | 06:22 |
7. | Intermezzo: The El Cid March | Miklós Rózsa | 04:05 |
8. | The Twins | Miklós Rózsa | 02:22 |
9. | Battle Of Valencia | Miklós Rózsa | 07:20 |
10. | The Cid's Death | Miklós Rózsa | 03:10 |
11. | The Legend And Epilogue | Miklós Rózsa | 05:04 |
El Cid
Music from Samuel Bronston Production
Label: EMI Records
Year: 1989
Country: UK
Format: CD
Length: 42:54
1. | Overture | Miklós Rózsa | 03:18 |
2. | Prelude | Miklós Rózsa | 03:33 |
3. | Palace Music | Miklós Rózsa | 01:01 |
4. | Fight For Calahorra | Miklós Rózsa | 03:38 |
5. | 13 Knights | Miklós Rózsa | 02:35 |
6. | Farewell | Miklós Rózsa | 06:29 |
7. | Intermezzo: The El Cid March | Miklós Rózsa | 04:06 |
8. | The Twins | Miklós Rózsa | 02:26 |
9. | Battle Of Valencia | Miklós Rózsa | 07:32 |
10. | The Cid's Death | Miklós Rózsa | 03:10 |
11. | The Legend And Epilogue | Miklós Rózsa | 05:06 |
El Cid / Ben Hur / King of Kings
Original Motion Picture Scores
Label: Varese Sarabande
Year: 1986
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 39:08
Notes: Hamburg Concert Orchestra and Chorus. Richard Müller-Lampertz Conductor.
1. | EL CID: Overture | Miklós Rózsa | 03:34 |
2. | Palace Music | Miklós Rózsa | 01:16 |
3. | Legend And Epilogue | Miklós Rózsa | 05:06 |
4. | BEN HUR: Prelude | Miklós Rózsa | 03:39 |
5. | Love Theme | Miklós Rózsa | 02:52 |
6. | Victory Parade | Miklós Rózsa | 02:24 |
7. | Miracle And Finale | Miklós Rózsa | 03:34 |
8. | KING OF KINGS: Main Title | Miklós Rózsa | 02:40 |
9. | Nativity | Miklós Rózsa | 02:50 |
10. | Miracles Of Christ | Miklós Rózsa | 03:09 |
11. | Salome's Dance | Miklós Rózsa | 02:48 |
12. | Way Of The Cross | Miklós Rózsa | 01:45 |
13. | Resurection And Finale | Miklós Rózsa | 03:31 |
Music for Epic Motion Pictures
Including Selections from Cimarron, El Cid, King of Kings and Cleopatra
Label: American Entertainment Industries Inc.
Year: 1984
Country: USA
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: Cimarron | Franz Waxman | |
2. | King Of Kings | Miklós Rózsa | |
3. | El Cid | Miklós Rózsa | |
4. | SIDE B: Cleopatra | Alex North | |
5. | "War And Peace" | Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky |
Ben-Hur, El Cid, Quo Vadis and King of Kings
Label: Capitol Records
Year: 1967
Country: USA
Format: LP
Length: 45:10
1. | SIDE A: BEN-HUR: Prelude | Miklós Rózsa | 03:27 |
2. | Love Theme | Miklós Rózsa | 03:03 |
3. | Parade Of The Charioteers | Miklós Rózsa | 03:25 |
4. | Mother's Love | Miklós Rózsa | 02:49 |
5. | EL CID: Overture | Miklós Rózsa | 03:25 |
6. | Love Theme | Miklós Rózsa | 04:16 |
7. | El Cid March | Miklós Rózsa | 03:26 |
8. | SIDE B: QUO VADIS: Triumphal March | Miklós Rózsa | 03:57 |
9. | Love Theme | Miklós Rózsa | 03:12 |
10. | Quo Vadis Domine? | Miklós Rózsa | 03:36 |
11. | KING OF KINGS: Nativity | Miklós Rózsa | 02:10 |
12. | Way Of The Cross | Miklós Rózsa | 03:00 |
13. | Pieta | Miklós Rózsa | 02:35 |
14. | King Of Kings - Theme | Miklós Rózsa | 02:49 |
Big Themes from Big Movies
Label: MGM
Year: 1963
Country: UK
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: EL CID: Love Theme From "El Cid" | Miklós Rózsa | |
2. | KING OF KINGS: Theme From "King Of Kings" | Miklós Rózsa | |
3. | SIDE B: MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY: Mutiny On The Bounty | Bronislau Kaper | |
4. | LOLITA: Main Theme From "Lolita" | Bob Harris |
Wide-Screen Spectaculars: El Cid / Ben-Hur / King of Kings
Sound Track Music
Label: Pye Golden Guinea Records
Year: 1962
Country: UK
Format: LP, digital
Length: 43:17
1. | SIDE A: BEN-HUR: Prelude | 03:39 | |
2. | Love Theme | 02:49 | |
3. | Victory Parade | 02:18 | |
4. | Miracle And Finale | 03:29 | |
5. | EL CID: Overture | 03:30 | |
6. | Palace Music | 01:14 | |
7. | Legend And Epilogue | 05:04 | |
8. | SIDE B: KING OF KINGS: King Of Kings Theme | 02:41 | |
9. | Nativity | 04:44 | |
10. | Miracles Of Christ | 05:55 | |
11. | Salome's Dance | 02:45 | |
12. | Way Of The Cross | 01:40 | |
13. | Resurrection And Finale | 03:29 |
Pour Toi Chimème du Film "El Cid"
LP Single
Label: Philips
Year: 1962
Country: France
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: "Pour Toi, Chimène (Paso-Marche)" - Les Alcarson | Miklós Rózsa | |
2. | "Perfidia (Boléro)" - Les Alcarson | ||
3. | SIDE B: "Esperanza (Cha Cha)" - Les Alcarson | ||
4. | "Amapola (Boléro)" - Les Alcarson |
El Cid
MGM Stereo Disc
Label: MGM Records
Year: 1962
Country: Japan
Format: LP
Length: 43:12
Notes: Miklos Rozsa conducting the Graunke Symphony Orchestra of Munich.
1. | SIDE A: Overture | Miklós Rózsa | 03:30 |
2. | Prelude | Miklós Rózsa | 03:13 |
3. | Palace Music | Miklós Rózsa | 00:58 |
4. | Fight For Calahorra | Miklós Rózsa | 03:33 |
5. | 13 Knights | Miklós Rózsa | 03:35 |
6. | Farewell | Miklós Rózsa | 06:22 |
7. | SIDE B: Intermezzo: The El Cid March | Miklós Rózsa | 04:05 |
8. | The Twins | Miklós Rózsa | 02:22 |
9. | Battle Of Valencia | Miklós Rózsa | 07:20 |
10. | The Cid's Death | Miklós Rózsa | 03:10 |
11. | The Legend And Epilogue | Miklós Rózsa | 05:04 |
Love Theme aus > El Cid
LP Single
Label: Verve Records
Year: 1961
Country: Germany
Format: LP
Length: 05:42
1. | SIDE A: Love Theme Aus El Cid | Miklós Rózsa | 02:36 |
2. | SIDE B: A Farewell To Arms | Mario Nascimbene | 03:06 |
Temas de Películas (Vol. IV): El Cid
Tema de Amor El Cid Desterrado
Label: Belter
Year: 1961
Country: Spain
Format: LP
Notes: Played by Orquesta De Cámara De Belter.
1. | SIDE A: Rey De Reyes (Epílogo) | Miklós Rózsa | |
2. | Rey De Reyes | Miklós Rózsa | |
3. | SIDE B: El Cid Desterrado | Miklós Rózsa | |
4. | El Cid (Tema De Amor) | Miklós Rózsa |
El Cid
Label: MGM Records
Year: 1961
Country: USA
Format: LP
Length: 43:12
1. | SIDE A: Overture | Miklós Rózsa | 03:30 |
2. | Prelude | Miklós Rózsa | 03:13 |
3. | Palace Music | Miklós Rózsa | 00:58 |
4. | Fight For Calahorra | Miklós Rózsa | 03:33 |
5. | 13 Knights | Miklós Rózsa | 03:35 |
6. | Farewell | Miklós Rózsa | 06:22 |
7. | SIDE B: Intermezzo: The El Cid March | Miklós Rózsa | 04:05 |
8. | The Twins | Miklós Rózsa | 02:22 |
9. | Battle Of Valencia | Miklós Rózsa | 07:20 |
10. | The Cid's Death | Miklós Rózsa | 03:10 |
11. | The Legend And Epilogue | Miklós Rózsa | 05:04 |
El Cid
From the Original Soundtrack Recording
Label: MGM Records
Year: 1961
Country: UK
Format: LP
Length: 43:12
1. | SIDE A: Overture | Miklós Rózsa | 03:30 |
2. | Prelude | Miklós Rózsa | 03:13 |
3. | Palace Music | Miklós Rózsa | 00:58 |
4. | Fight For Calahorra | Miklós Rózsa | 03:33 |
5. | 13 Knights | Miklós Rózsa | 03:35 |
6. | Farewell | Miklós Rózsa | 06:22 |
7. | SIDE B: Intermezzo: The El Cid March | Miklós Rózsa | 04:05 |
8. | The Twins | Miklós Rózsa | 02:22 |
9. | Battle Of Valencia | Miklós Rózsa | 07:20 |
10. | The Cid's Death | Miklós Rózsa | 03:10 |
11. | The Legend And The Epilogue | Miklós Rózsa | 05:04 |