Man of La Mancha

"Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren and James Coco dream 'The Impossible Dream' in..."

Sep 8 1973 PG 2h 12m
Drama, Fantasy, Musical

In the 16th century, poet, playwright and part-time actor Miguel de Cervantes has been arrested, together with his manservant, by the Spanish Inquisition. They're accused of presenting an entertainment offensive to the Inquisition. Inside the huge dungeon into which they have been cast, the other inmates gang up on Cervantes and his manservant, staging 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.

Plot

This musical version of Don Quixote is framed by an incident allegedly from the life of its author, Miguel de Cervantes. Don Quixote is the mad, aging nobleman who embarrasses his respectable family by his adventures. Backed by his faithful sidekick Sancho Panza, he duels windmills and defends his perfect lady Dulcinea (who is actually a downtrodden whore named Aldonza).

Written by

Dale Wasserman, Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra

Directed by

Arthur Hiller

Cast

Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren, James Coco

Crew

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Production Countries

Italy, United States of America

Production Companies

United Artists, PEA

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 3 nominations total

Trailers
Man of La Mancha Official Trailer #1 - Harry Andrews Movie (1972) HD
Man of La Mancha (1972) Original Trailer [FHD]
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