Don Quixote
“The classic tale of a man's dream, his epic journey, and one true love.”
Synopsis
Adapted from the work of Miguel de Cervantes, this is the story of a hidalgo, fanatic for chivalry novels, who loses his sanity and believing to be a knight named Don Quixote de La Mancha, decides to go on imaginary adventures along with his friend, the simple farmer Sancho Panza, who becomes his squire. On their journeys, they rescue dames in distress in honorable acts and fight giants among other perils, with Don longing to be with the love of his life, lady Dulcinea, and Sancho waiting to be rewarded with an island where he's about to become a governor.
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John Lithgow
Don Quixote de La Mancha / Alonso Quixano
Bob Hoskins
Sancho Panza
Isabella Rossellini
The Duchess
Vanessa Williams
Dulcinea / Aldonza
Lambert Wilson
Duke
Amelia Warner
Antonia
Tony Haygarth
Barber
Peter Eyre
Priest
Lilo Baur
Teresa Panza (Sancho's wife)
James Purefoy
Carrasco
Trevor Peacock
Innkeeper
Linda Bassett
Housekeeper
Barry Stanton
Chaplain
Alun Raglan
Rodriquez
Michael Feast
Doctor
Graham Crowden
Montesino
Amparo Valle
Mother Panza (Older)
Alicia Borrachero
Mother Panza (Younger)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Screenplay & Story
- John Mortimer, Miguel de Cervantes
- Original Score
- Richard Hartley
- Original Title
- Don Quixote
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Yates
John Mortimer, Miguel de Cervantes
Richard Hartley
David Connell
Toby Yates
Dyson Lovell, John Lithgow, Robert Halmi Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Yates
Director
John Mortimer
Writer
Dyson Lovell
Producer
David Connell
Director of Photography
Charles Knode
Costume Design
Toby Yates
Editor
Roger Hall
Production Design
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
Mike McGee
Visual Effects Supervisor
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?
Adapted from the work of Miguel de Cervantes, this is the story of a hidalgo, fanatic for chivalry novels, who loses his sanity and believing to be a knight named Don Quixote de La Mancha, decides to go on imaginary adventures along with his friend, the simple farmer Sancho Panza, who becomes his squire. On their journeys, they rescue dames in distress in honorable acts and fight giants among other perils, with Don longing to be with the love of his life, lady Dulcinea, and Sancho waiting to be rewarded with an island where he's about to become a governor.
Who directed Don Quixote?
Don Quixote was directed by Peter Yates.
Who stars in Don Quixote?
The principal cast of Don Quixote includes John Lithgow, Bob Hoskins, Isabella Rossellini, Vanessa Williams, Lambert Wilson.
When was Don Quixote released and how long is it?
Don Quixote was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Don Quixote?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don Quixote was composed by Richard Hartley.
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.).