El Greco (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1966, El Greco is a drama and history film directed by Luciano Salce, running about 95 minutes. “The Lavish Courts of Spain...The Savage Torture of the Inquisition...The Treachery of Love...All Storming Across the Canvas of the Man Called El Greco” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Greek painter Domenikos Theotokopoulos (Mel Ferrer) woos a beauty (Rosanna Schiaffino) and faces the Inquisition in 16th-century Spain.
Who’s in it. El Greco stars Mel Ferrer as El Greco (Domenico Teotocopulo), Rosanna Schiaffino as Jeronima de las Cuevas, Adolfo Celi as Don Miguel de las Cuevas and Fernando Rey as Felipe II., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, El Greco has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Greco page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Greco tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Greco (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El Greco change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El Greco worth watching?
- El Greco holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in El Greco?
- El Greco stars Mel Ferrer, Rosanna Schiaffino, Adolfo Celi, Fernando Rey and Mario Feliciani.
- When was El Greco released?
- El Greco was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.