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.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Marlon Brando | ... | Tomas de Torquemada | |
| Tom Selleck | ... | King Ferdinand | |
| Georges Corraface | ... | Christopher Columbus (as George Corraface) | |
| Rachel Ward | ... | Queen Isabella of Castille | |
| Robert Davi | ... | Martin Pinzon | |
| Catherine Zeta-Jones | ... | Beatriz (as Catherine Zeta Jones) | |
| Oliver Cotton | ... | Harana | |
| Benicio Del Toro | ... | Alvaro Harana (as Benicio del Toro) | |
| Mathieu Carrière | ... | King John (as Mathieu Carriere) | |
| Manuel de Blas | ... | Vicente Pinzon | |
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Glyn Grain | ... | De La Cosa |
| Peter Guinness | ... | Fra Perez | |
| Nigel Terry | ... | Roldan | |
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Nitzan Sharron | ... | Benjamin |
| Steven Hartley | ... | Terreros | |
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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. Written by measham
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Chosen by a queen. Driven by a dream. He dared to go to the edge, and kept going.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some action violence, and for nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
21 August 1992 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Cristóbal Colón: el descubrimiento See more »Edit
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$40,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
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Rutger Hauer was offered a major role in this movie but declined, because of the fee on offer. See more »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.See more »
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I had a wonderful time watching this film. I know it's considered by some to be inferior in comparison to the more lofty Conquest of Paradise, but I just can't help liking it. I'd rather watch Christopher Columbus: The Discovery over The Conquest of Paradise any time. It's a swashbuckling high-adventure movie with plenty of panache. Perhaps that wasn't what many expected from a Columbus movie, but it works for me. One previous reviewer said it seemed like something Erol Flynn would have starred in. I agree. I first approached this flick as an entertaining tall-tale in the tradition of classic adventure/pirate films and greatly enjoyed The Discovery.