The Saragossa Manuscript (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1965, The Saragossa Manuscript is a comedy, fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Wojciech Has, running about 183 minutes.
What it’s about. In the Napoleonic wars, an officer finds an old book that relates his grandfather's story, Alfons van Worden, captain in the Walloon guard. A man of honor and courage, he seeks the shortest route through the Sierra Morena. At an inn, the Venta Quemada, he sups with two Islamic princesses. They call him their cousin and seduce him; he wakes beside corpses under a gallows. He meets a hermit priest and a goatherd; each tells his story; he wakes again by the gallows. He's rescued from the Inquisition, meets a cabalist and hears more stories within stories, usually of love. He returns to Venta Quemada, the women await with astonishing news.
Who’s in it. The Saragossa Manuscript stars Zbigniew Cybulski as Alfonse Van Worden, Iga Cembrzyńska as Emina, księżniczka mauretańska, Elżbieta Czyżewska as Donna Frasquetta Salero and Gustaw Holoubek as Don Pedro Velasquez, matematyk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Saragossa Manuscript has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Saragossa Manuscript page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Saragossa Manuscript tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Saragossa Manuscript (1965)?
- In US, The Saragossa Manuscript is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Saragossa Manuscript worth watching?
- The Saragossa Manuscript holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Saragossa Manuscript?
- The Saragossa Manuscript stars Zbigniew Cybulski, Iga Cembrzyńska, Elżbieta Czyżewska, Gustaw Holoubek and Stanisław Igar.
- When was The Saragossa Manuscript released?
- The Saragossa Manuscript was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 183 minutes.