1492: Conquest of Paradise
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1492: Conquest of Paradise

Centuries before the exploration of space, there was another voyage into the unknown.

6.3 / 10 1992 2h 34mPG-13 English
ActionAdventureDramaHistory

Storyline

1492: Conquest of Paradise depicts Christopher Columbus’ discovery of The New World and his effect on the indigenous people.

Cast & Crew

Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu

Christopher Columbus

Lead
Armand Assante

Armand Assante

Sanchez

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver

Queen Isabella

Loren Dean

Loren Dean

Older Fernando

Ángela Molina

Ángela Molina

Beatrix

Fernando Rey

Fernando Rey

Marchena

Michael Wincott

Michael Wincott

Adrian de Moxica

Kevin Dunn

Kevin Dunn

Captain Mendez

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ridley Scott's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. 1492: Conquest of Paradise is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker