Movie Description

Christopher Columbus: The Discovery

(1992)

Overview

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.

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Facts

Original TitleChristopher Columbus: The Discovery

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1992-08-20

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 00m

Budget₹ 40000000

Revenue₹ 8251071

Production CompaniesWarner Bros. Pictures,Sociedad Quinto Centenario (Madrid),Christopher Columbus Productions

Genres

  • History
  • Adventure