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12/12/1972 Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Music 2h 12m
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Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren and James Coco dream 'The Impossible Dream' in...

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.

  1. Arthur Hiller

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Peter O'Toole

    Don Quixote De La Mancha / Miguel de Cervantes / Alonso Quijana

  2. Sophia Loren

    Dulcinea / Aldonza

  3. James Coco

    Sancho Panza / Cervantes' Manservant

  4. Ian Richardson

    The Padre

  5. Harry Andrews

    The Innkeeper / The Governor

  6. John Castle

    Sanson Carrasco / The Duke

  7. Brian Blessed

    Pedro

  8. Julie Gregg

    Antonia Quijana

  9. Rosalie Crutchley

    The Housekeeper

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Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$12,000,000.00

Revenue
$11,500,000.00

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