The Captive
The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.
September 12, 2025 2h 14m
★ 6.5 (65 votes)
DramaHistory
Overview
In 1575, the young soldier Miguel de Cervantes is captured on the high seas by Barbary pirates and taken to Algiers as a hostage. Aware that a cruel death awaits him if his family does not pay his ransom soon, he finds refuge in his passion for storytelling.
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Top Cast
Julio Peña
Miguel
Alessandro Borghi
Hasán Bajá
Miguel Rellán
Antonio de Sosa
Fernando Tejero
Blanco de Paz
Luis Callejo
Dorador
José Manuel Poga
Diego Castañeda
Roberto Álamo
Abderramán
Albert Salazar
Beltrán
Juanma Muniagurria
Aguilar
César Saratxu
Friar Juan Gil
Jorge Asín
Friar Antón
Mohamed Said
Guard Muley
Walid Charaf
Guard Alí
Luna Berroa
Zoraida
Khaled Kouka
Agí Morato
Julien Paschal
André
Status: Released
Budget: $10,720,500
Production Companies: Himenóptero, Misent Producciones, Propaganda Italia, Mod Producciones
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