Christopher Columbus (Video 1991)

We first meet Christopher Columbus as an exuberant boy of Genoa, Italy, who wants only one thing - an adventurous life at sea. As he grows into young manhood, he becomes an expert sailor. ... See full summary »

Director:

Richard Rich

Writer:

Brian Nissen (screenplay)

Stars:

Matthew Davis, Joe Lynch, Gregory Snegoff

Cast

Cast overview:
Matthew Davis	...	Christopher Columbus (voice)
Joe Lynch	...	Talavera (voice)
Gregory Snegoff	...	Pinzon (voice) (as Greg Snow)
Patrick Page	...	Bosco (voice)
Remi Sandri	...	Gaspar (voice)
Gregg Coffin	...	Lope (voice)
Sheryl Taub	...	Queen Isabella (voice)
Ray Porter	...	King Ferdinand / King John (voice)
Lisa Michelson	...	Rodrigo (voice) (as Lisa Paulette)
Don Burroughs	...	Bartholomew Columbus (voice)
Paul O'Connor	...	Giovanni / Domineco Columbus (voice)
Joshua Hunter	...	Young Christopher Columbus (voice)
Jeff Kramer	...	Spanish Sailor (voice)

Storyline

We first meet Christopher Columbus as an exuberant boy of Genoa, Italy, who wants only one thing - an adventurous life at sea. As he grows into young manhood, he becomes an expert sailor. When King John offers a handsome reward for the captain who can find the fastest route to the treasures of India, Columbus realizes he has found his calling. Columbus is convinced that the most direct route to the Far East is by sailing due west around the globe. But King John only laughs at Columbus. "No one has ever sailed to the west on the great ocean. It cannot be done." Columbus' determination keeps his dream alive. Many years later, in search of support for his voyage of discovery, Columbus is in the court of Queen Isabella of Spain. He tells her, "I have met many men who say it is impossible to sail west. They all have one thing in common - none of them has sailed west." The Queen is intrigued by Columbus' determination, but Spain is at war. She can spare neither ships nor money for such an ...

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Plot Keywords:

christopher columbus | new world | spanish inquisition | year 1492 | navigator | 

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Genres:

Animation | Short | Biography | Family | History

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 June 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Animated Hero Classics: Christopher Columbus

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nest Family Entertainment, Rich Animation Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of Dawn of America (1951)

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Soundtracks

"The Wind's Going My Way"
Music by Lex de Azevedo
Lyrics by Carol Lynn Pearson
Performed by Amick Byram

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