Man of La Mancha (1972)
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Reviews Counted: 12 Fresh: 6 Rotten:6 Average Rating: 5.5/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 10 mins
Synopsis:
An entertaining, big-screen version of the popular musical "Man of La Mancha."
Miguel de Cervantes, the writer of "Don Quixote," is arrested and thrown into a dungeon during the Spanish Inquisition. When he's put on trial, the author tells the story of Quixote, fantasizing himself in the... [More]
An entertaining, big-screen version of the popular musical "Man of La Mancha."
Miguel de Cervantes, the writer of "Don Quixote," is arrested and thrown into a dungeon during the Spanish Inquisition. When he's put on trial, the author tells the story of Quixote, fantasizing himself in the role of his famous idealistic hero.
Through flashbacks, the film shows the would-be-knight's quest for "The Impossible Dream," accompanied by his faithful sidekick Sancho Panza. [Less]
Genre: Musical & Performing Arts
Starring: Peter O'Toole, Harry Andrews, Sophia Loren, James Coco, John Castle
DVD Info
Release:
May 11, 2004
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Keep Case
- Widescreen - 1.85:1
Audio:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
- Stereo Surround - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
- Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
Text/Image Galleries:
- Photo Montage With Overture Music
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True to the spirit of Cervantes? Perhaps not. A delightful musical? Definitely.
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09/06/05 06:10 AM
The translation from theatrical musical to movie musical doesn't get much more disastrous than in Man of La Mancha, a cheap, muddled, and badly put-together debacle
04/26/04 10:05 PM
Richly entertaining adaptation of the popular Cervantes-inspired musical.
04/20/04 06:19 AM
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