Le Cid is really El Cid, aka Don Rodrigo Diaz of Spain. He fought to chase the Moors out of his native region of Castile in the 11th century. Although they returned after his death, he is regarded as a national hero in his country for his patriotism and his bravery. The Opera by Jules Massenet is all about Diaz's life during that time
The cast of Le Cid Khmer - 2005 includes: Norodom Sihanouk
Le Cid - 2001 TV was released on: USA: 26 August 2001
El cid was a military leader and he lived from 1043-1099.
Jules Massenet
Le Cid was written by the French playwright Pierre Corneille and was first performed in 1637. The play is a tragicomedy that tells the story of love and honor in medieval Spain.
Henri Lyonnet has written: 'Le Cid de Corneille'
The cast of Le Cid - 1962 includes: Christiane Carpentier as Elvire Robert Etcheverry as Rodrigue Robert Moncade as Don Arrias Pierre Negre as Don Alonzo Roland Rodier as Don Sanche
Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar was a spanish nobleman who lived in the 11th century. He was a General in the service of the King of Castile (north central spain) in their wars agains the Moors. He was called El Cid Campeador (The Lord Master of Military Arts) due to his ongoing success in war, both as a warrior and as a general.
Gilles Guilleron has written: 'Le Cid, Corneille' 'Quatrevingt-treize, Hugo'
The cast of Le Cid - 2001 includes: Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra as Themselves - Orchestra Hao Jiang Tian as Don Diegue Kimm Julian as King of Spain Washington Opera Chorus as Chorus William Parcher as Le Comte de Garmas Angela Turner Wilson as Infanta Emmanuel Villaume as Himself - Conductor
Jean le Breton
El Cid (means the Lord) is a Spanish National hero, a Nobleman, military leader and diplomat. He was Spain's a valuable asset in the fight against the Moors. Born Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar in1040, he died in 1099.