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Christopher Columbus: The Discovery
“Chosen by a queen. Driven by a dream. He dared to go to the edge, and kept going.”
4.8 / 10• 1992• 2h 0m•PG-13• English
HistoryAdventure
Storyline
Genoan navigator Christopher Columbus has a dream to find an alternative route to sail to the Indies, by traveling west instead of east, across the unchartered Ocean sea. After failing to find backing from the Portugese, he goes to the Spanish court to ask Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand for help. After surviving a grilling from the Head of the Spanish Inquisition Tomas de Torquemada, he eventually gets the blessing from Queen Isabella and sets sail in three ships to travel into the unknown. Along the way he must deal with sabotage from Portugese spies and mutiny from a rebellious crew.
Cast & Crew
Georges Corraface
Christopher Columbus
Lead
Marlon Brando
Tomas de Torquemada
Tom Selleck
King Ferdinand
Rachel Ward
Queen Isabella
Robert Davi
Martin Pinzon
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Beatriz Enríquez de Arana
Oliver Cotton
Harana
Benicio del Toro
Alvaro Harana
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Glen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Christopher Columbus: The Discovery is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
