El Cid (1961)

Charlton Heston is the Christian hero who rids Spain of the Moors in the 11th century in this lavish, opulent historical epic. This is Hollywood at its spectacular best.

The magnificent spectacle features an eyeful of flashy costumes, impressive settings, and big battle scenes. The cast also includes Geraldine Page, Hurd Hatfield, Gary Raymond, Herbert Lom, and John Fraser.