Not an iota of accuracy in either historical or legendary terms. Not even close to the "cantar del Cid" the spanish epic poem upon which the character is based.
Also historically incaccurate, in too may respects to mention... well, maybe one or two.
1- El Cid never killed his wife's father, since he was already married with kids when he was banished from Spain.
2- The Muslim leader never crossed the Mediterranean to fight in Spain. He only sent his troops.
3- El Cid lived long enough to see his daughtes married...
If you ignore (or don't know) the historical or literary issues, this is a great medieval action flick. Really.
Also historically incaccurate, in too may respects to mention... well, maybe one or two.
1- El Cid never killed his wife's father, since he was already married with kids when he was banished from Spain.
2- The Muslim leader never crossed the Mediterranean to fight in Spain. He only sent his troops.
3- El Cid lived long enough to see his daughtes married...
If you ignore (or don't know) the historical or literary issues, this is a great medieval action flick. Really.