Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes
Cervantes
Synopsis
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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Horst Buchholz
Miguel de Cervantes
Gina Lollobrigida
Giulia
José Ferrer
Hassan Bey
Louis Jourdan
Cardinal Acquaviva
Francisco Rabal
Rodrigo Cervantes
Antonio Casas
Favio
Soledad Miranda
Nessa
Ángel del Pozo
Don Juan de Austria
Ricardo Palacios
Sancho
Maurice de Canonge
Tiziano Cortini
José Jaspe
Turkish Official
Claudine Dalmas
José Nieto
Minister of Felipe II
Andrés Mejuto
Cervantes' Father
André Spengler
George Rigaud
Count di Luca
José Marco
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Enrique Llovet, David Karp
- Original Score
- Jean Ledrut
- Original Title
- Cervantes
- Country of Origin
- Spain, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Procinex, Protor Film, Prisma de Cinematografía
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Sherman
Enrique Llovet, David Karp
Jean Ledrut
Edmond Richard
Margarita Ochoa
Augusto Boué
Department Leadership Roster
Enrique Llovet
Screenplay
Margarita Ochoa
Editor
Edmond Richard
Director of Photography
Jean Ledrut
Original Music Composer
David Karp
Screenplay
Vincent Sherman
Director
Augusto Boué
Producer
Enrique Alarcón
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes
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What is Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes about?
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.
Who directed Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes?
Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes was directed by Vincent Sherman.
Who stars in Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes?
The principal cast of Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes includes Horst Buchholz, Gina Lollobrigida, José Ferrer, Louis Jourdan, Francisco Rabal.
When was Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes released and how long is it?
Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le avventure e gli amori di Miguel Cervantes was composed by Jean Ledrut.