Man of La Mancha

In the sixteenth century, Miguel de Cervantes, poet, playwright, and part-time actor, has been arrested, together with his manservant, by the Spanish Inquisition. They are accused of presenting an entertainment offensive to the Inquisition. Inside the huge dungeon into which they have been cast, the other prisoners gang up on Cervantes and his manservant, and begin 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.Man of La Mancha featuring Peter O'Toole and Sophia Loren is streaming with subscription on Prime Video, streaming with subscription on Hoopla, available for rent or purchase on iTunes, and 2 others. It's an action & adventure and comedy movie with an average IMDb audience rating of 6.6 (4,017 votes).