Man of La Mancha — Official Trailer

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…

Cast & Crew

Directed by Arthur Hiller

• Peter O'Toole
  as Don Quixote De La Mancha / Miguel de Cervantes / Alonso Quijana
• Sophia Loren
  as Dulcinea / Aldonza
• James Coco
  as Sancho Panza / Cervantes' Manservant
• Ian Richardson
  as The Padre
• Harry Andrews
  as The Innkeeper / The Governor
• John Castle
  as Sanson Carrasco / The Duke

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