Man of La Mancha 1972
Man of La Mancha
Film - 1972
Based loosely on Cervantes book of Don Quixote, and produced and directed by Arthur Hiller, the film stars Peter O'Toole as both Miguel de Cervantes and Don Quixote, James Coco as both Cervantes' manservant and Don Quixote's "squire" Sancho Panza, and Sophia Loren as scullery maid and prostitute Aldonza, whom the delusional Don Quixote idolizes as Dulcinea.
Gillian Lynne staged the film's choreography and fight scenes, had a role in the film and also played Sophia Loren’s double.
Cast included: Sophia Loren, Peter O’Toole, James Coco, Harry Andrews, John Castle, Brian Blessed, Ian Richardson, Julie Gregg, Rosalie Crutchley, Gino Conforti
