The Captive

The Captive (2025)

U/A 13+ 12/09/2025
  • Drama, History
  • 2 hr 14 min
73%
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $10,720,500
The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.

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.
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $10,720,500
  • Revenue :$0
The author of Don Quixote left an incredible story untold. His own.

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.
Top Billed Cast
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

César Saratxu
César Saratxu

Friar Juan Gil

Jorge Asín
Jorge Asín

Friar Antón

Mohamed Said
Mohamed Said

Guard Muley

Khaled Kouka
Khaled Kouka

Agí Morato

Julien Paschal
Julien Paschal

André

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Crew Members
Alejandro Amenábar
Alejandro Amenábar

Director

Álex Catalán
Álex Catalán

Director of Photography

Alejandro Amenábar
Alejandro Amenábar

Screenplay

Alejandro Amenábar
Alejandro Amenábar

Original Music Composer

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