Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992)
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery is a 1992 history movie directed by John Glen, with a running time of 2h. It stars Georges Corraface, Marlon Brando and Tom Selleck.
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.
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What is Christopher Columbus: The Discovery about?
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.
When was Christopher Columbus: The Discovery released?
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery was released on 20 August 1992.
How long is Christopher Columbus: The Discovery?
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery runs 2h.
Who made Christopher Columbus: The Discovery?
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery was directed by John Glen.
Where can I watch Christopher Columbus: The Discovery?
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery is available on Amazon Video.
Where to watch Christopher Columbus: The Discovery
Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video
Cast
- Georges Corraface as Christopher Columbus
- Marlon Brando as Tomas de Torquemada
- Tom Selleck as King Ferdinand
- Rachel Ward as Queen Isabella
- Robert Davi as Martin Pinzon
- Catherine Zeta-Jones as Beatriz Enríquez de Arana
- Oliver Cotton as Harana
- Benicio del Toro as Alvaro Harana
- Mathieu Carrière as King John
- Manuel de Blas as Vicente Pinzon
- Glyn Grain as De La Cosa
- Peter Guinness as Fra Perez