Man of La Mancha
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Man of La Mancha

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

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.

Adventure
Comedy
Drama
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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.

Released December 12, 1972

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Language
en
Status
Released
Votes
71
Seasons
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Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

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

Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren

Dulcinea / Aldonza

James Coco

James Coco

Sancho Panza / Cervantes' Manservant

Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson

The Padre

Harry Andrews

Harry Andrews

The Innkeeper / The Governor

John Castle

John Castle

Sanson Carrasco / The Duke

Brian Blessed

Brian Blessed

Pedro

Julie Gregg

Julie Gregg

Antonia Quijana

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