Man of La Mancha

Name: Man of La Mancha
Director: Arthur Hiller
Released: 1972
Duration: 132 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Peter O'Toole, Peter O'Toole, Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren, Sophia Loren

1972 · 132 MIN · IMDB 6.5 · 4,955 VOTES · DIR. Arthur Hiller

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,787 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:02:15 By edict of the Inquisition...

00:11:40 And that?

00:14:49 Why are you here?

00:18:16 to raise up the weak and those in need.

00:22:43 A giant! Canst thou not see...

00:26:23 A brothel keeper, if you like.

00:31:29 - They're eating as well as you. - Oh, no.

00:36:21 Though we have been always apart

00:41:08 you may be sure they're only thinking of him.

00:45:40 to wean him from his madness.

00:49:04 - Why? - I'm telling you.

00:54:14 It's ridiculous. There aren't any knights!

00:59:59 Now will you have some supper?

01:06:42 For here we met

01:12:02 and call upon her in defeat.

01:17:14 Help me! Help me! Help me!

01:21:50 Hail, Knight of the Woeful Countenance

01:27:30 What is that?

01:32:40 Crime?

01:38:13 Look! What seest thou, Don Quixote?

01:42:58 At least he won't feel bad

01:47:49 I will allow nobody into that room!

01:52:39 Now call me to rise

02:01:15 Star

Cast & Characters

Peter O'Toole Don Quixote De La Mancha Peter O'Toole Miguel Cervantes Peter O'Toole Alonso Quijana Sophia Loren Dulcinea Sophia Loren Aldonza James Coco Sancho Panza Harry Andrews The Innkeeper Harry Andrews The Governor John Castle Sanson Carrasco John Castle The Duke Brian Blessed Pedro Ian Richardson The Padre

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,787

Dialogue density13.5 lines / min

First line00:02:15

Final line02:01:15

Production Record

DirectorArthur Hiller

LanguageEnglish

Budget$12,000,000

Revenue$11,500,000

IMDb votes4,955