Man of La Mancha
“Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren and James Coco dream 'The Impossible Dream' in...”
6.6
Rating
(67 votes)
2h 12m
Runtime
1972
Released
5
Popularity
Overview
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—the story of Don Quixote.
Status
Released
Original Title
Man of La Mancha
Release Date
1972-12-12
Languages
English
Budget
USD 12,000,000
Revenue
USD 11,500,000
Profit
-USD 500,000
Directors
Writers
Dale WassermanScreenplay
