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Man of La Mancha (1972): movie guide
Man of La Mancha (1972) is a Adventure, Comedy, Drama running about 132 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.6/10 from 79 votes. Notable cast includes Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren, James Coco, Ian Richardson. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1972-12-12
- Runtime: 132 min
- TMDB: 6.6/10
- Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1972-12-12
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What is Man of La Mancha about?
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.
Cast highlights
Man of La Mancha features Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren, James Coco, Ian Richardson, Harry Andrews, John Castle. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1972-12-12. Runtime: 132 minutes. TMDB score: 6.6/10 (79 votes). Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Music. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Man of La Mancha?
- Man of La Mancha is listed as Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Music on TMDB.
- How long is Man of La Mancha?
- Man of La Mancha runs about 132 minutes.
- Who stars in Man of La Mancha?
- Cast highlights include Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren, James Coco, Ian Richardson, Harry Andrews, John Castle.
- Does Cinema Box stream Man of La Mancha?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
