The Captive

The Captive

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

2025 2h 14mDir. Alejandro Amenábar
6.6/ 10
DramaHistory

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.

Cast & Crew

Julio Peña

Julio Peña

Miguel

Alessandro Borghi

Alessandro Borghi

Hasán Bajá

Miguel Rellán

Miguel Rellán

Antonio de Sosa

Fernando Tejero

Fernando Tejero

Blanco de Paz

Luis Callejo

Luis Callejo

Dorador

José Manuel Poga

José Manuel Poga

Diego Castañeda

Roberto Álamo

Roberto Álamo

Abderramán

Albert Salazar

Albert Salazar

Beltrán

Juanma Muniagurria

Juanma Muniagurria

Aguilar

César Saratxu

César Saratxu

Friar Juan Gil

Jorge Asín

Jorge Asín

Friar Antón

Mohamed Said

Mohamed Said

Guard Muley

W

Walid Charaf

Guard Alí

L

Luna Berroa

Zoraida

Khaled Kouka

Khaled Kouka

Agí Morato

Julien Paschal

Julien Paschal

André

T

Thomas King

Privateer Arnaut

Daniel Carrión

Daniel Carrión

Transeúnte 2

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