Christopher Columbus
"The greatest adventure man ever lived!"
Originally released in 1949. Christopher Columbus is a action/adventure film. directed by David MacDonald.
Starring Fredric March, Florence Eldridge, and Francis L. Sullivan
Synopsis
Christopher Columbus overcomes intrigue at the Spanish court and convinces Queen Isabella that his plan to reach the East by sailing west is practical.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fredric March
as Christopher Columbus
Florence Eldridge
as Queen Isabella
Francis L. Sullivan
as Francisco de Bobadilla
Kathleen Ryan
as Beatriz Enriquez de Arana
Derek Bond
as Diego de Arana
Nora Swinburne
as Joanna de Torres
Abraham Sofaer
as Luis de Santangel
Linden Travers
as Beatriz de Peraza
James Robertson Justice
as Martin Alonso Pinzon
Dennis Vance
as Francisco Pinzon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sydney Box Productions
- Gainsborough Pictures
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Columbus about?
Christopher Columbus overcomes intrigue at the Spanish court and convinces Queen Isabella that his plan to reach the East by sailing west is practical.
Who directed Christopher Columbus?
Christopher Columbus was directed by David MacDonald.
How long is Christopher Columbus?
Christopher Columbus has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Christopher Columbus released?
Christopher Columbus was released on October 12, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Christopher Columbus?
The main cast of Christopher Columbus includes Fredric March, Florence Eldridge, Francis L. Sullivan, Kathleen Ryan, Derek Bond.