The Captive
The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.
2025 · 2h 14m · N/A
Drama, History
Directed by
Alejandro Amenábar
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.
Director and cast
- Alejandro Amenábar Director
- Julio Peña as Miguel
- Alessandro Borghi as Hasán Bajá
- Miguel Rellán as Antonio de Sosa
- Fernando Tejero as Blanco de Paz
- Luis Callejo as Dorador
- José Manuel Poga as Diego Castañeda
- Roberto Álamo as Abderramán
- Albert Salazar as Beltrán
- Juanma Muniagurria as Aguilar
- César Saratxu as Friar Juan Gil
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