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Man of La Mancha
Man of La Mancha

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Man of La Mancha

PG·1972·132m

Summary

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.

Crew

Director

Arthur Hiller

Author

Miguel de Cervantes

Lyricist

Joe Darion

Screenplay

Dale Wasserman

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Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

English

Budget:

$12,000,000.00

Revenue:

$11,500,000.00

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