Don Quixote
Don Quijote de la Mancha
Synopsis
The old hidalgo Don Alonso Quijano, maddened by the excessive reading of books on chivalry and determined to become a famous and heroic knight-errant, leaves his village and sets out on the road in search of adventure, accompanied by his faithful friend Sancho Panza.
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Rafael Rivelles
Don Quijote
Juan Calvo
Sancho Panza
Fernando Rey
Sansón Carrasco
Manolo Morán
Barber
Sara Montiel
Antonia
Juan Espantaleón
Priest
Guillermo Marín
Duke
Nani Fernández
Dorotea
José María Seoane
Cardenio
Guillermina Grin
Duchess
Carmen de Lucio
Tolosa
Julia Lajos
Second Innkeeper's Wife
Félix Fernández
Second Innkeeper
Manuel Requena
First Innkeeper
Eduardo Fajardo
Don Fernando
José Prada
Trifaldín
Julia Caba Alba
Housekeeper
María Asquerino
Luscinda
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rafael Gil
- Screenplay & Story
- Rafael Gil
- Original Score
- Ernesto Halffter
- Original Title
- Don Quijote de la Mancha
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- Cifesa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rafael Gil
Rafael Gil, Miguel de Cervantes, Antonio Abad Ojuel
Ernesto Halffter
Alfredo Fraile
Juan Serra
Juan Manuel de Rada
Department Leadership Roster
Rafael Gil
Director
Rafael Gil
Screenplay
Alfredo Fraile
Director of Photography
Ernesto Halffter
Original Music Composer
Juan Serra
Editor
Juan Manuel de Rada
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
The old hidalgo Don Alonso Quijano, maddened by the excessive reading of books on chivalry and determined to become a famous and heroic knight-errant, leaves his village and sets out on the road in search of adventure, accompanied by his faithful friend Sancho Panza.
Who directed Don Quixote?
Don Quixote was directed by Rafael Gil.
Who stars in Don Quixote?
The principal cast of Don Quixote includes Rafael Rivelles, Juan Calvo, Fernando Rey, Manolo Morán, Sara Montiel.
When was Don Quixote released and how long is it?
Don Quixote was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Don Quixote?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don Quixote was composed by Ernesto Halffter.
Is Don Quixote based on a book or true story?
Don Quixote is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Miguel de Cervantes".