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El Cid (Blu-ray) (1961)
The GREATEST ROMANCE and ADVENTURE in a THOUSAND YEARS!Director: Anthony Mann
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with William Bronston and biographer Neal Rosendorf
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Extras:2 Trailers (4:00)
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Subtitles:Japanese (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby TrueHD 4.0
English Dolby TrueHD 2.0 stereo
Japanese Dolby TrueHD 2.0 mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:"El Cid" 2006 animated short by Emmanuelle Gorgiard (25:04)
Interview with Emmanuelle Gorgiard (7:34)
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Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080i50 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in French.
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Amazon France
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
DISC TWO (DVD Copy)
DISC THREE (DVD)
"El Cid: Christ Figure" 2021 featurette (26:50)
"El Cid or the Figure of Franco" 2021 featurette (12:38)
"El Cid" 2006 animated short by Emmanuelle Gorgiard (25:47) -
Subtitles:French (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Extras are in French.
Includes a 96 page book. -
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Amazon France
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with William Bronston and biographer Neal Rosendorf
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Subtitles:No
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also available as part of a double feature with "The Fall of the Roman Empire".
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio commentary with William Bronston and biographer Neal Rosendorf
DISC TWO
"Hollywood Conquers Spain: The Making of An Epic" featurette (23:56)
"Samuel Bronston: The Epic Journey of a Dreamer" documentary (52:20)
"Behind the Camera: Anthony Mann and El Cid" featurette (17:22)
"Miklos Rozsa: Maestro of the Movies" documentary (30:11)
"Preserving Our Legacy: Gerry Byrne on Film Preservation and Restoration" featurette (7:38)
Trailer Gallery
Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery (6:15)
Poster/Awards Gallery (2:47)
Biographies
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Subtitles:No
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:"A Medieval Western" production notes (Spanish, 10 pages)
"Mr. Producer" notes on producer Samuel Bronston (Spanish, 8 pages)
Photo Gallery (1:33)
Filmographies:
- Anthony Mann (2 pages)
- Charlton Heston (6 pages)
- Sophia Loren (6 pages)
- Beneviève Page (2 pages)
Cast Index
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Subtitles:Spanish (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Case incorrectly states a run time of 172 minutes.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio commentary with William Bronston and biographer Neal Rosendorf
DISC TWO
"Hollywood Conquers Spain: The Making of An Epic" featurette (23:56)
"Samuel Bronston: The Epic Journey of a Dreamer" documentary (52:20)
"Behind the Camera: Anthony Mann and El Cid" featurette (17:22)
"Miklos Rozsa: Maestro of the Movies" documentary (30:11)
"Preserving Our Legacy: Gerry Byrne on Film Preservation and Restoration" featurette (7:38)
Trailer Gallery
Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery (6:15)
Poster / Awards Gallery (2:47)
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Subtitles:No
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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OVERALL: Draw
The German and UK Deluxe Editions have the lengthiest extras.
The French Rimini release has some differing exclusive extras.
The French Opening release has some differing exclusives, but uses a 1080i transfer.
This has also been released in:
- Brazil by ClassicLine
- France by Filmedia
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Japan- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - includes the "Overture", "Intermission", and "Exit Music"
- Blu-ray B Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No cuts - includes the "Overture", "Intermission", and "Exit Music" (188:01)
- Blu-ray B France- Opening Distribution - No cuts - includes the "Overture", "Intermission", and "Exit Music" (179:06 - 25fps)
- Blu-ray B Édition Limitée France- Rimini - No cuts - includes the "Overture", "Intermission", and "Exit Music" (188:10)
- Blu-ray B Germany- Koch Media - No cuts - includes the "Overture", "Intermission", and "Exit Music" (188:02)
- Blu-ray B 3 Disc Deluxe Edition Germany- Koch Media - No cuts - includes the "Overture", "Intermission", and "Exit Music" (188:02)
- Blu-ray B Spain- Divisa Home Video - No cuts - includes the "Overture", "Intermission", and "Exit Music" (188:03).
- Blu-ray B Two-Disc Deluxe Edition United Kingdom- Anchor Bay Entertainment - No cuts - includes the "Overture", "Intermission", and "Exit Music" (188:02)
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Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 29/04/15
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 08/03/23UPDATE LOG:
29/04/15: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
18/07/17: Added the UK disc.
07/08/17: Added Spanish release.
01/03/22: Added France x2.
09/03/23: Added Japan.
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