Bloody swarms of warlike walls threaten the Christian kingdoms. In their defense, "El Cid" draws his sword. However, his glamorous victories also bring him enemies in his own camp. Through intrigues and false statements, he gets to court. The king banishes him. In the following years, however, he makes new friends. But only when the walls collapse again in Spain does the king call his hero back! As a reward, he offers the crown of Valencia. With all his might, El Cid brings the opponent to his knees. But in a final hail of arrows, he is hit in the chest. But before he shows himself to the people, he breaks off the shaft of the arrow and thus hides his wound. Frightened by his apparent invulnerability, the enemy flees. El Cid leaves the battle venue as a brilliant victor. Only weapons of a beautiful woman can defeat him. The return of one of the greatest films of all time. A monumental historical film that tells the life and love story of the great Spanish national hero. In dazzling colors, grandiose battle paintings and magnificent adventure scenes are conjured up on the screen. Bloody fights alternate with tender love experiences. A film you won't forget!