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The Captive

Original title: El cautivo
  • 2025
  • 2h 14m
Julio Peña in The Captive (2025)
Period DramaAdventureDramaThriller

In 1575, the young Miguel de Cervantes is taken prisoner and sold to the fearsome Hassan, Bajá of Alger. While awaiting a ransom, he discovers an unexpected refuge in the art of storytelling... Read allIn 1575, the young Miguel de Cervantes is taken prisoner and sold to the fearsome Hassan, Bajá of Alger. While awaiting a ransom, he discovers an unexpected refuge in the art of storytelling...And he devises a daring escape plan.In 1575, the young Miguel de Cervantes is taken prisoner and sold to the fearsome Hassan, Bajá of Alger. While awaiting a ransom, he discovers an unexpected refuge in the art of storytelling...And he devises a daring escape plan.

  • Director
    • Alejandro Amenábar
  • Writers
    • Alejandro Amenábar
    • Alejandro Hernández
  • Stars
    • Julio Peña
    • Alessandro Borghi
    • José Manuel Poga
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    • Director
      • Alejandro Amenábar
    • Writers
      • Alejandro Amenábar
      • Alejandro Hernández
    • Stars
      • Julio Peña
      • Alessandro Borghi
      • José Manuel Poga
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    Julio Peña
    Julio Peña
    • Miguel de Cervantes
    Alessandro Borghi
    Alessandro Borghi
    • Hasán
    José Manuel Poga
    José Manuel Poga
    • Diego Castañeda
    Julien Paschal
    Julien Paschal
    • André
    Roberto Álamo
    Roberto Álamo
    • Abderramán
    Miguel Rellán
    Miguel Rellán
    • Antonio de Sosa
    Norberto Morán
    Norberto Morán
    • Cautivo 1
    Luis Callejo
    Luis Callejo
    • Dorador
    César Sarachu
    César Sarachu
    • Fray Juan Gil
    Rafa Duna
    Rafa Duna
    • Released prisoner
    Fernando Tejero
    Fernando Tejero
    • Blanco de Paz
    Albert Salazar
    Albert Salazar
    • Beltrán
    Juanma Muniagurria
    Juanma Muniagurria
    • Aguilar
    Matamba Joaquim
    Matamba Joaquim
    • Dali Mami
    Alex Mandon Rey
    • Bernardo
    Luna Berroa
    • Zoraida
    Saïd El Mouden
    Saïd El Mouden
    • Jaffer
    Thomas King
    • Arnaut
    • Director
      • Alejandro Amenábar
    • Writers
      • Alejandro Amenábar
      • Alejandro Hernández
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    • Release date
      • September 12, 2025 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • Italy
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • El cautivo
    • Filming locations
      • València, València, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Mod Producciones
      • Himenóptero
      • Misent Producciones S.L.
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      • 2 hours, 14 minutes
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