The Captive
The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.
66% Match20252h 14m
DramaHistory
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: Julio Peña, Alessandro Borghi, Miguel Rellán, Fernando Tejero, Luis Callejo, José Manuel Poga
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About The Captive
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.
Popularity
3.6
Budget
$10,720,500
Release
Sep 12, 2025
Genres
Drama, History
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Studios
Himenóptero
Countries
ItalySpain
Languages
ArabicItalianSpanish
Keywords
historicaldramabiographicalpirates