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Christopher Columbus: The Discovery

  • 19921992
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
3K
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Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992)
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Genoese navigator overcomes intrigue in the court of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain and gains financing for his expedition to the East Indies.Genoese navigator overcomes intrigue in the court of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain and gains financing for his expedition to the East Indies.Genoese navigator overcomes intrigue in the court of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain and gains financing for his expedition to the East Indies.
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Glen
  • Writers
    • Mario Puzo(story)
    • John Briley(screenplay)
    • Cary Bates(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Marlon Brando
    • Tom Selleck
    • Georges Corraface
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Glen
  • Writers
    • Mario Puzo(story)
    • John Briley(screenplay)
    • Cary Bates(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Marlon Brando
    • Tom Selleck
    • Georges Corraface
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 22User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

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    Christopher Columbus
    Trailer 1:46
    Christopher Columbus

    Photos28

    "Christopher Columbus - The Discovery" Marlon Brando 1992 Warner Bros
    Ilya Salkind and John Glen on the set of CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS: THE DISCOVERY (1992)
    Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992)
    Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992)
    Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992)
    Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992)
    Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992)
    Georges Corraface and Mathieu Carrière in Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992)
    Christopher Chaplin, Oliver Cotton, and Glyn Grain in Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992)
    Georges Corraface and Nigel Terry in Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992)
    Georges Corraface, Christopher Chaplin, Oliver Cotton, and Glyn Grain in Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992)
    Catherine Zeta-Jones and Georges Corraface in Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992)

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    Marlon Brando
    Marlon Brando
    • Tomas de Torquemadaas Tomas de Torquemada
    Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck
    • King Ferdinandas King Ferdinand
    Georges Corraface
    Georges Corraface
    • Christopher Columbusas Christopher Columbus
    • (as George Corraface)
    Rachel Ward
    Rachel Ward
    • Queen Isabella of Castilleas Queen Isabella of Castille
    Robert Davi
    Robert Davi
    • Martin Pinzonas Martin Pinzon
    Catherine Zeta-Jones
    Catherine Zeta-Jones
    • Beatrizas Beatriz
    • (as Catherine Zeta Jones)
    Oliver Cotton
    Oliver Cotton
    • Haranaas Harana
    Benicio Del Toro
    Benicio Del Toro
    • Alvaro Haranaas Alvaro Harana
    • (as Benicio del Toro)
    Mathieu Carrière
    Mathieu Carrière
    • King Johnas King John
    • (as Mathieu Carriere)
    Manuel de Blas
    Manuel de Blas
    • Vicente Pinzonas Vicente Pinzon
    Glyn Grain
    • De La Cosaas De La Cosa
    Peter Guinness
    Peter Guinness
    • Fra Perezas Fra Perez
    Nigel Terry
    Nigel Terry
    • Roldanas Roldan
    Nitzan Sharron
    • Benjaminas Benjamin
    Steven Hartley
    Steven Hartley
    • Terrerosas Terreros
    Hugo Blick
    • De Torresas De Torres
    Nigel Harrison
    • Gonzaloas Gonzalo
    Christopher Hunter
    • Moralesas Morales
    • (as Chris Hunter)
    • Director
      • John Glen
    • Writers
      • Mario Puzo(story) (screenplay)
      • John Briley(screenplay)
      • Cary Bates(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Even before its release, Marlon Brando was asking that his name be removed from the credits. According to Variety Magazine, Brando was upset that the film failed to portray Columbus' complicity in the genocide of Native Americans.
    • Quotes

      Christopher Columbus: [to the Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor] I recall our blessed Lord said: here is a new commandment I give to you. That you love one another as I loved you. Surely it is not blasphemy to take that message to the shores of Africa or across the ocean sea.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Single White Female/Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland/Light Sleeper/Rapid Fire/Diggstown (1992)

    User reviews22

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    Sailing the Ocean Blue
    After being rejected by the Portuguese for financial help for a voyage across the Atlantic Ocean to the East Indies, "Christopher Columbus" (Georges Corraface) subsequently petitions "King Ferdinand" (Tom Selleck) and "Queen Isabella" (Rachel Ward) of a newly united Spain for the necessary ships and crew. As luck would have it, since the Portuguese had recently discovered a southern route to Asia around Africa, both King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella were finally convinced and provided him the necessary ship and crew to make his voyage. What Columbus doesn't realize, however, is the amount of intrigue he will encounter as well as the danger that awaits him along the way. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that this was an okay film for the most part which-like many films of a historical nature-embellished certain scenes to appeal to its intended audience. That said, although I would have preferred otherwise, I suppose it goes with the territory. Even more unfortunate, however, was the acting of Marlon Brando (as the influential Dominican advisor "Tomas de Torquemada") and the rather ridiculous costume worn by Tom Selleck. Admittedly, both Rachel Ward and Georges Corraface performed well enough but even so neither of them could elevate this mediocre film to any great degree and I have rated it accordingly. Average.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 21, 1992 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Spain
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Keşif
    • Filming locations
      • Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
    • Production companies
      • Christopher Columbus Productions
      • Quinto Centenario
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,251,071
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,101,563
      • Aug 23, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,251,071
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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