Don Quixote Rides Again

1973 2h 12m ES

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7.2

SOLID

★7.2TMDB · 42

Comedy

Synopsis

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A new vision of the Knight of the sad figure, which lives obsessed by the chivalry and its codes of honor. Accompanied by his unusual squire Sancho Panza, Don Quixote recalls some of the adventures they've shared.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Fernando Fernán Gómez
Don Quijote / Alonso Quixano
Cantinflas
Sancho Panza
María Fernanda D'Ocón
Dulcinea del Toboso / Aldonza Lorenzo
Paca Gabaldón
Altisidora
Ricardo Merino
Bachiller Sansón Carrasco
José Orjas
Juez
Emilio Laguna
Duque
Laly Soldevila
Duquesa

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Roberto Gavaldón
Writers: Carlos Blanco
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Mexico, Spain

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ERA

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53 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Mexico, Spain.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Roberto Gavaldón, shot by Francisco Sempere. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Waldo de los Ríos. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Juan Serra shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Fernando Fernán Gómez and Cantinflas and María Fernanda D'Ocón carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0068496 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 42 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Roberto Gavaldón directs. Francisco Sempere behind the camera. Waldo de los Ríos scores. Juan Serra cuts. Produced in Mexico, Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

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153 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: Mexico, Spain.
3Directed by Roberto Gavaldón, shot by Francisco Sempere. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Waldo de los Ríos. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Juan Serra shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Fernando Fernán Gómez and Cantinflas and María Fernanda D'Ocón carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0068496 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 42 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.