Christopher Columbus: The Discovery
"Chosen by a queen. Driven by a dream. He dared to go to the edge, and kept going."
Originally released in 1992. Christopher Columbus: The Discovery is a history/adventure film. directed by John Glen. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Georges Corraface, Marlon Brando, and Tom Selleck
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 20, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (57 votes)
Budget
$40M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.3M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 3 more
Director
Top 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
Oliver Cotton
as Harana
Benicio del Toro
as Alvaro Harana
Mathieu Carrière
as King John
Manuel de Blas
as Vicente Pinzon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,251,071
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Sociedad Quinto Centenario (Madrid)
- Christopher Columbus Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 back...
Who directed Christopher Columbus: The Discovery?
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery was directed by John Glen.
How long is Christopher Columbus: The Discovery?
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Christopher Columbus: The Discovery released?
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery was released on August 20, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Christopher Columbus: The Discovery?
The main cast of Christopher Columbus: The Discovery includes Georges Corraface, Marlon Brando, Tom Selleck, Rachel Ward, Robert Davi.