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John Lithgow stars as Don Quixote in the timeless story of an idealistic man who, along with an acquisitive squire, embarks on an adventurous journey in pursuit of his dreams. Alonso Quixana (Lithgow) has spent his life reading chivalric tales of knights capturing giants and rescuing damsels in distress. Captivated by the hero's noble quest for adventure, Alonso renounces his estate and declares himself Don Quixote de La Mancha. He dons a rusty suit of armor and sets out on a noble quest with his loyal squire, Sancho Panza (Bob Hoskins), to save Dulcinea (Vanessa Williams), a lovely young lady from an evil black wizard. Ironically, there are no real adventures to be had--Don Quixote lives within the mind of Alonso's imagination in this spellbinding tribute to the power of the mind. Magical special effects convey Alonso's brilliant fantasy world, where run-down inns become grand castles and windmills become giants. John Lithgow delivers a deft and spirited performance as a man captivated by his own imagination in this classic fable. Isabella Rossellini stars as the Duchess. This TNT original movie was based on Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra's classic work, widely regarded as one of the first novels ever written.
Film Notes
Cable premiere: April 19, 2000.
Director Orson Welles was thoroughly obsessed with the classic tale of DON QUIXOTE. He began working on a film adaptation in 1957 and spent the next 12 years rewriting and editing it. He used his own money to work on the project, which remained unfininished at the time of his death.
DON QUIXOTE, which was publised in 1605 and 1615, is considered to be the first full-length narrative modern novel. The imaginative tale has inspired numerous film adaptations, classical recordings, ballets, and even paintings (Picasso's DON QUIXOTE.)
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