Don Quixote
Don Quichotte
Synopsis
Inflamed by his readings of chivalric novels, Don Quixote, a knight with a sad face, accompanied by Sancho Panza, a peasant steeped in common sense, decides to set off across the world in search of improbable adventures.
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Feodor Chaliapin Sr.
Don Quichotte
Dorville
Sancho Panza
René Donnio
Carrasco
Renée Valliers
Dulcinée
Mady Berry
Sancho Panza's Wife
Mireille Balin
The Niece
Arlette Marchal
The Duchess
Jean de Limur
The Duke
Vladimir Sokoloff
Gypsy King
Charles Martinelli
The Chief of Police
Genica Athanasiou
The Maid
Charles Léger
the priest
Léon Larive
the innkeeper
Pierre Labry
the other innkeeper
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- G.W. Pabst
- Screenplay & Story
- Miguel de Cervantes, Paul Morand, Alexandre Arnoux, G.W. Pabst
- Original Score
- Jacques Ibert
- Original Title
- Don Quichotte
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Vandor Film, Nelson Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
G.W. Pabst
Miguel de Cervantes, Paul Morand, Alexandre Arnoux, G.W. Pabst
Jacques Ibert
Nicolas Farkas, Paul Portier
Jean Oser
G.W. Pabst
Department Leadership Roster
G.W. Pabst
Director
Nicolas Farkas
Director of Photography
Jean Oser
Editor
Max Pretzfelder
Costume Design
Paul Morand
Writer
G.W. Pabst
Producer
Paul Portier
Director of Photography
G.W. Pabst
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don Quixote
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Don Quixote about?
Inflamed by his readings of chivalric novels, Don Quixote, a knight with a sad face, accompanied by Sancho Panza, a peasant steeped in common sense, decides to set off across the world in search of improbable adventures.
Who directed Don Quixote?
Don Quixote was directed by G.W. Pabst.
Who stars in Don Quixote?
The principal cast of Don Quixote includes Feodor Chaliapin Sr., Dorville, René Donnio, Renée Valliers, Mady Berry.
When was Don Quixote released and how long is it?
Don Quixote was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Don Quixote?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don Quixote was composed by Jacques Ibert.
Is Don Quixote based on a book or true story?
Don Quixote is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Miguel de Cervantes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don Quixote?
Don Quixote holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).