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The movie ''El Cid'' is an adaptation of the medieval legend of Don Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, a.k.a. El Cid. The real Rodrigo Diaz seems to have been a very successful soldier of fortune who served both Christian and Moslem kings in eleventh century Spain. After centuries of multiple authors retelling the tale he became the Moslem slaying hero of the Reconquista - the Spaniards' generations long war to take their country back. In this version Rodrigo has [[Politically |
The movie ''El Cid'' is an adaptation of the medieval legend of Don Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, a.k.a. El Cid. The real Rodrigo Diaz seems to have been a very successful soldier of fortune who served both Christian and Moslem kings in eleventh century Spain. After centuries of multiple authors retelling the tale he became the Moslem slaying hero of the Reconquista - the Spaniards' generations long war to take their country back. In this version Rodrigo has [[Politically-Correct History|suddenly become a multi-culturalist]], working for a union of Christians and Spanish Moors against an invasion by ferocious Berber Jihadists. |
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As per the source material Rodrigo Diaz's ([[Charlton Heston]]) life gets complicated after he kills his girlfriend's father in an informal duel. Needless to say Jimena ([[Sophia Loren]]) takes this badly. In accordance with the best medieval ideals of vendetta she makes an earnest effort to have Rodrigo killed. As Rodrigo is now the King's champion, replacing Jimena's dad, his majesty takes exception to this and thinks its a fine idea to make the couple marry after all. |
As per the source material Rodrigo Diaz's ([[Charlton Heston]]) life gets complicated after he kills his girlfriend's father in an informal duel. Needless to say Jimena ([[Sophia Loren]]) takes this badly. In accordance with the best medieval ideals of vendetta she makes an earnest effort to have Rodrigo killed. As Rodrigo is now the King's champion, replacing Jimena's dad, his majesty takes exception to this and thinks its a fine idea to make the couple marry after all. |
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* [[Historical Hero Upgrade]]: Definitely. The historical El-Cid seems to have been a great deal more self seeking and much less hostile to Muslims than his legend. |
* [[Historical Hero Upgrade]]: Definitely. The historical El-Cid seems to have been a great deal more self seeking and much less hostile to Muslims than his legend. |
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* [[The Lady's Favour]]: Jimene first gives her to the Champion of Aragon in hopes he will kill Rodrigo. Then when that fails offers not just a scarf but her hand in marriage to Ordonez - a disappointed suitor - if he will do same. |
* [[The Lady's Favour]]: Jimene first gives her to the Champion of Aragon in hopes he will kill Rodrigo. Then when that fails offers not just a scarf but her hand in marriage to Ordonez - a disappointed suitor - if he will do same. |
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* [[My Master Right or Wrong]]: Rodrigo has a touch of this as he refuses to fight against Alfonso no matter WHAT he does to him because Alfonso is his rightful king. |
* [[My Master, Right or Wrong]]: Rodrigo has a touch of this as he refuses to fight against Alfonso no matter WHAT he does to him because Alfonso is his rightful king. |
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* [[Ominous Pipe Organ]] |
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* [[Redemption Equals Death]]: Ordonez who is tortured to death by the Berbers but dies declaring his belief in El Cid. |
* [[Redemption Equals Death]]: Ordonez who is tortured to death by the Berbers but dies declaring his belief in El Cid. |
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