The Saragossa Manuscript (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1973, The Saragossa Manuscript is a fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Philippe Ducrest, running about 342 minutes.
What it’s about. An epic six-hour adaptation of Potocki's The Manuscript Found in Saragossa. Most famously filmed by Wojciech Has, this four part adaptation has the advantage of a vastly expanded running time, allowing for more of the novel to be incorporated >> shot on film, it was clearly a very expensive production and is equally spectacular in its own way.
Who’s in it. The Saragossa Manuscript stars José Luis de Vilallonga as Alphonse van Worden.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Saragossa Manuscript sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
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- Where can I watch The Saragossa Manuscript (1973)?
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- Is The Saragossa Manuscript worth watching?
- The Saragossa Manuscript holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Saragossa Manuscript?
- The Saragossa Manuscript stars José Luis de Vilallonga.
- When was The Saragossa Manuscript released?
- The Saragossa Manuscript was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 342 minutes.