Man of La Mancha (1972)

12/12/1972 2h 12m

Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren and James Coco dream 'The Impossible Dream' in...

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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.

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Cast Ages at Release

Peter O'Toole

as Don Quixote De La Mancha / Miguel de Cervantes / Alonso Quijana

Born 08/02/1932

Died 12/14/2013, age

Sophia Loren

as Dulcinea / Aldonza

Born 09/20/1934, age

James Coco

as Sancho Panza / Cervantes' Manservant

Born 03/21/1930

Died 02/25/1987, age

Ian Richardson

as The Padre

Born 04/07/1934

Died 02/09/2007, age

Harry Andrews

as The Innkeeper / The Governor

Born 11/10/1911

Died 03/06/1989, age

John Castle

as Sanson Carrasco / The Duke

Born 01/14/1940, age

Brian Blessed

as Pedro

Born 10/09/1936, age

Rosalie Crutchley

as The Housekeeper

Born 01/04/1920

Died 07/28/1997, age

Gino Conforti

as The Barber

Born 01/30/1932, age