Man of La Mancha
“Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren and James Coco dream 'The Impossible Dream' in...”
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.
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Man of La Mancha (1972) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-09
Top Cast
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Peter O'Toole
Don Quixote De La Mancha / Miguel de Cervantes / Alonso Quijana
Sophia Loren
Dulcinea / Aldonza
James Coco
Sancho Panza / Cervantes' Manservant
Ian Richardson
The Padre
Harry Andrews
The Innkeeper / The Governor
John Castle
Sanson Carrasco / The Duke
Brian Blessed
Pedro
Julie Gregg
Antonia Quijana
Rosalie Crutchley
The Housekeeper
Gino Conforti
The Barber
Marne Maitland
Captain of the Guard
Dorothy Sinclair
The Innkeeper's Wife
Miriam Acevedo
Fermina
Dominic Barto
Muleteer
Poldo Bendandi
Muleteer
Peppi Borza
Muleteer
Mario Donen
Muleteer
Paolo Gozlino
Muleteer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.96x
-$500K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Screenplay & Story
- Dale Wasserman
- Original Title
- Man of La Mancha
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.5M
- Production Studios
- PEA, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Hiller
Dale Wasserman, Joe Darion, Miguel de Cervantes
Giuseppe Rotunno
Robert C. Jones
Alberto Grimaldi, Arthur Hiller
Department Leadership Roster
Dale Wasserman
Screenplay
Arthur Hiller
Director
Arthur Hiller
Producer
Luciano Damiani
Costume Design
Giuseppe Rotunno
Director of Photography
Robert C. Jones
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man of La Mancha
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What is Man of La Mancha about?
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.
Who directed Man of La Mancha?
Man of La Mancha was directed by Arthur Hiller.
Who stars in Man of La Mancha?
The principal cast of Man of La Mancha includes Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren, James Coco, Ian Richardson, Harry Andrews.
When was Man of La Mancha released and how long is it?
Man of La Mancha was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of Man of La Mancha?
Man of La Mancha had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $11.5M at the worldwide box office (0.96 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man of La Mancha?
Man of La Mancha holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).