Man of La Mancha
Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren and James Coco dream 'The Impossible Dream' in...
1972 | 132m | English
Popularity: 0.9 (history)
| Director: | Arthur Hiller |
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| Writer: | Dale Wasserman, Miguel de Cervantes |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Dec 12, 1972 |
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| Director: | Arthur Hiller |
| Writer: | Dale Wasserman, Miguel de Cervantes |
| Genres: | Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Music |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, musical, poet, based on play or musical, playwright, reality vs fantasy, mock trial, obscenity, 16th century, spanish inquisition, la mancha, spain, motley crew |
| Production Companies | United Artists, PEA |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $11,500,000
Budget: $12,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 04, 2026 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
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| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Brian Blessed | Pedro |
| Julie Gregg | Antonia Quijana |
| Rosalie Crutchley | The Housekeeper |
| Gino Conforti | The Barber |
| Marne Maitland | Captain of the Guard |
| Dorothy Sinclair | The Innkeeper's Wife |
| Miriam Acevedo | Fermina |
| Dominic Barto | Muleteer |
| Poldo Bendandi | Muleteer |
| Peppi Borza | Muleteer |
| Mario Donen | Muleteer |
| Paolo Gozlino | Muleteer |
| Teddy Green | Muleteer |
| Gustavo De Nardo | Muleteer |
| Fred Evans | Mulateer |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Dale Wasserman | Screenplay |
| Robert C. Jones | Editor |
| Maude Spector | Casting |
| Luciano Damiani | Costume Design |
| Giuseppe Annunziata | Makeup Artist |
| Ramon Gow | Hairstylist |
| Ada Palombi | Hairstylist |
| Amalia Paoletti | Hairstylist |
| Charles E. Parker | Makeup Artist |
| Euclide Santoli | Makeup Artist |
| Mitch Leigh | Songs |
| Joe Darion | Lyricist |
| Arthur Hiller | Director |
| Miguel de Cervantes | Author |
| Giuseppe Rotunno | Director of Photography |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Saul Chaplin | Associate Producer |
| Alberto Grimaldi | Executive Producer |
| Arthur Hiller | Producer |
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