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The Captive

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The Captive

The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.

6.5

2h 14m

2025

“The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.”

Synopsis

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

Alejandro Amenábar

DramaHistory

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Cast & Crew

Julio Peña

Julio Peña

as Miguel

Alessandro Borghi

Alessandro Borghi

as Hasán Bajá

Miguel Rellán

Miguel Rellán

as Antonio de Sosa

Fernando Tejero

Fernando Tejero

as Blanco de Paz

Luis Callejo

Luis Callejo

as Dorador

José Manuel Poga

José Manuel Poga

as Diego Castañeda

Roberto Álamo

Roberto Álamo

as Abderramán

Albert Salazar

Albert Salazar

as Beltrán

Juanma Muniagurria

Juanma Muniagurria

as Aguilar

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