The Captive

The Captive

The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.Sep. 12, 2025Spain134 Min.NR
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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.

The Captive
The Captive
The Captive
The Captive
The Captive
The Captive
Original title El cautivo
IMDb Rating 6.1 2,681 votes
TMDb Rating 6.534 73 votes

Director

Cast

Alessandro Borghi isHasán Bajá
Hasán Bajá
Miguel Rellán isAntonio de Sosa
Antonio de Sosa
Fernando Tejero isBlanco de Paz
Blanco de Paz
José Manuel Poga isDiego Castañeda
Diego Castañeda
Roberto Álamo isAbderramán
Abderramán
César Saratxu isFriar Juan Gil
Friar Juan Gil

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