Man of La Mancha(1972)
Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren and James Coco dream 'The Impossible Dream' in...
Man of La Mancha Synopsis
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.
Man of La Mancha (1972) is a adventure, comedy, drama and music film directed by Arthur Hiller, released on December 12, 1972 with a runtime of 2h 12m. It stars Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren, James Coco and Ian Richardson. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 77 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Hiller
- Writers:
- Dale Wasserman, Joe Darion, Miguel de Cervantes
- Producers:
- Arthur Hiller
- Cinematographer:
- Giuseppe Rotunno
- Production:
- PEA, United Artists
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $11,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Man of La Mancha (1972) Trailer
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Man of La Mancha Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter O'Toole
as Don Quixote De La Mancha / Miguel de Cervantes / Alonso Quijana
Sophia Loren
as Dulcinea / Aldonza
James Coco
as Sancho Panza / Cervantes' Manservant
Ian Richardson
as The Padre
Harry Andrews
as The Innkeeper / The Governor
John Castle
as Sanson Carrasco / The Duke
Brian Blessed
as Pedro
Julie Gregg
as Antonia Quijana
Rosalie Crutchley
as The Housekeeper
Gino Conforti
as The Barber
Marne Maitland
as Captain of the Guard
- Dorothy Sinclair
Dorothy Sinclair
as The Innkeeper's Wife
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Hiller, written by Dale Wasserman, Joe Darion and Miguel de Cervantes, produced by Arthur Hiller.
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Man of La Mancha Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 77 ratings.
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Man of La Mancha – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Man of La Mancha online?
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Man of La Mancha (1972) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Man of La Mancha?
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The main cast of Man of La Mancha (1972) includes Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren, James Coco, Ian Richardson and Harry Andrews. The film was directed by Arthur Hiller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Man of La Mancha released?
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Man of La Mancha was released on December 12, 1972 and runs for 2h 12m.
Is Man of La Mancha worth watching?
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Man of La Mancha (1972) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 77 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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