The Tyrant of Castile (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1963, The Tyrant of Castile is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Ferdinando Baldi, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. it's a fast moving blood and thunder tale well rendered and at least rooted in fact, and has a good feel for the period. It's interesting to have a look at somewhere else in medieval Europe besides England and France for a change. After all, Spain, Portugal, and the Italian states and some other principalities were big players at that time, too.

Who’s in it. The Tyrant of Castile stars Mark Damon as Pietro I - Re di Castiglia, Paolo Gozlino as Enrico di Trastamara, María Teresa Orsini as Maria Coronel and Carlos Estrada as Diego, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Tyrant of Castile has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tyrant of Castile page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Tyrant of Castile tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Tyrant of Castile (1963)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tyrant of Castile change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Tyrant of Castile worth watching?
The Tyrant of Castile holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Tyrant of Castile?
The Tyrant of Castile stars Mark Damon, Paolo Gozlino, María Teresa Orsini, Carlos Estrada and Anna Maria Surdo.
When was The Tyrant of Castile released?
The Tyrant of Castile was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.