Man of La Mancha 1972

In the sixteenth century, Miguel de Cervantes, poet, playwright, and part-time actor, has been arrested, together with his manservant, by the Spanish Inquisition. They are accused of presenting an entertainment offensive to the Inquisition. Inside the huge dungeon into which they have been cast, the other prisoners gang up on Cervantes and his manservant, and begin 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.

Cast:

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 

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