El Greco
“The Lavish Courts of Spain...The Savage Torture of the Inquisition...The Treachery of Love...All Storming Across the Canvas of the Man Called El Greco”
Synopsis
Greek painter Domenikos Theotokopoulos (Mel Ferrer) woos a beauty (Rosanna Schiaffino) and faces the Inquisition in 16th-century Spain.
Top Cast
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Mel Ferrer
El Greco (Domenico Teotocopulo)
Rosanna Schiaffino
Jeronima de las Cuevas
Adolfo Celi
Don Miguel de las Cuevas
Fernando Rey
Re Filippo II
Mario Feliciani
Nino de Guevara
Franco Giacobini
Francisco
Renzo Giovampietro
Frate Felix
Ángel Aranda
Don Luis
Nino Crisman
Don Diego di Castiglia
Gabriella Giorgelli
Maria
Giulio Donnini
Pignatelli
Rafael Rivelles
John Karlsen
John Francis Lane
Rossana Martini
Zaida
Maria Marchi
Franco Fantasia
Andrea Bosic
L'accusatore
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luciano Salce
- Screenplay & Story
- Rodrigo Rivero Balestia, Guy Elmes, Massimo Franciosa, Luigi Magni, Luciano Salce, Juan García Atienza, John Francis Lane
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- El Greco
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Arco Film, Les Films du Siècle
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luciano Salce
Rodrigo Rivero Balestia, Guy Elmes, Massimo Franciosa, Luigi Magni, Luciano Salce, Juan García Atienza, John Francis Lane
Ennio Morricone
Leonida Barboni
Nino Baragli
Alfredo Bini, Mel Ferrer
Department Leadership Roster
Alfredo Bini
Producer
Rodrigo Rivero Balestia
Writer
Guy Elmes
Writer
Luciano Salce
Director
Mel Ferrer
Producer
Massimo Franciosa
Writer
Luigi Magni
Writer
Luciano Salce
Writer
Juan García Atienza
Writer
Leonida Barboni
Director of Photography
Nino Baragli
Editor
Luigi Scaccianoce
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for El Greco.
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Greco
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is El Greco about?
Greek painter Domenikos Theotokopoulos (Mel Ferrer) woos a beauty (Rosanna Schiaffino) and faces the Inquisition in 16th-century Spain.
Who directed El Greco?
El Greco was directed by Luciano Salce.
Who stars in El Greco?
The principal cast of El Greco includes Mel Ferrer, Rosanna Schiaffino, Adolfo Celi, Fernando Rey, Mario Feliciani.
When was El Greco released and how long is it?
El Greco was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for El Greco?
The original motion picture soundtrack for El Greco was composed by Ennio Morricone.