Man of La Mancha 51 years old

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

Man of La Mancha

In the sixteenth century, Miguel de Cervantes, poet, playwright, and part-time actor, has been arrested, together with his manservant, by the Spanish Inquisition. They are accused of presenting an entertainment offensive to the Inquisition. Inside the huge dungeon into which they have been cast, the other prisoners gang up on Cervantes and his manservant, and begin 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.

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Man of La Mancha Cast

Name Character
Brian Blessed He was 36, now 87 years old as Pedro
Peter O'Toole He was 40, 81 years old when he died as Don Quixote De La Mancha / Miguel de Cervantes / Alonso Quijana
Sophia Loren She was 38, now 89 years old as Dulcinea / Aldonza
Gino Conforti He was 41, now 92 years old as The Barber
John Castle He was 33, now 84 years old as Sanson Carrasco / The Duke
Marne Maitland He was 52, 70 years old when he died as Captain of the Guard
James Coco He was 42, 56 years old when he died as Sancho Panza / Cervantes' Manservant
Harry Andrews He was 61, 77 years old when he died as The Innkeeper / The Governor
Paolo Gozlino He was 43, 63 years old when he died as Muleteer
Rosalie Crutchley She was 53, 77 years old when she died as The Housekeeper
Ian Richardson He was 38, 72 years old when he died as The Padre
Julie Gregg She was 29, 72 years old when she died as Antonia Quijana
Poldo Bendandi He was 52, now 103 years old as Muleteer
Dominic Barto He was 42, now 93 years old as Muleteer

Man of La Mancha Crew

Name Department
Dale Wasserman as Screenplay. He was 58 (94) years old when He died Writing
Arthur Hiller as Director. He was 49 (92) years old when He died Directing
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Man of La Mancha (51 years)

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

  • Release day: Wednesday, December 20, 1972
  • Runtime: 132 minutes