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Man of La Mancha

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6.6(79)19722h 12m3

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
$12M
Box office
$11.5M
Language
English
  • 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

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United States of America, Italy

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalPG12 Dec 1972
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical20 Dec 1972
  • GermanyDE

    • TV610 Nov 1974
  • IrelandIE

    • TheatricalG16 Feb 1973
  • ItalyIT

    • Theatrical8 Sept 1973
  • SpainES

    • Theatrical25 Dec 1972

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Man of La Mancha was released on 12 December 1972.

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