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An epic historical adventure telling the story of the famous explorer Christopher Columbus and his quest to discover America. Journeying first to Spain, Columbus seeks financial backing for his expedition to the West, and after six years, he is finally able to go. As he sets off in search of new land, his crew gradually become despondent and threatens a mutiny. Eventually they arrive on land and claim it for Spain. For now, Columbus is a hero, but how will his relationship with Spain conclude?
Original Release
06/14/1949
US Release
10/12/1949
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Fredric March | Christopher Columbus |
Florence Eldridge | Queen Isabella |
Francis L. Sullivan | Francisco de Bobadilla |
Kathleen Ryan | Beatriz Enriquez de Arana |
Derek Bond | Diego de Arana |
Nora Swinburne | Joanna de Torres |
Abraham Sofaer | Luis de Santangel |
Linden Travers | Beatriz de Peraza |
James Robertson Justice | Martin Alonso Pinzon |
Dennis Vance | Francisco Pinzon |
Directors
Writers
Rafael Sabatini, Muriel Box, Cyril Roberts, Sydney Box
Cast
Name | Character |
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Fredric March | Christopher Columbus |
Florence Eldridge | Queen Isabella |
Francis L. Sullivan | Francisco de Bobadilla |
Kathleen Ryan | Beatriz Enriquez de Arana |
Derek Bond | Diego de Arana |
Nora Swinburne | Joanna de Torres |
Abraham Sofaer | Luis de Santangel |
Linden Travers | Beatriz de Peraza |
James Robertson Justice | Martin Alonso Pinzon |
Dennis Vance | Francisco Pinzon |
Richard Aherne | Vicente Yañez Pinzon |
Felix Aylmer | Father Perez |
Francis Lister | King Ferdinand |
Edward Rigby | Pedro |
Niall MacGinnis | Juan de la Cosa |
Ralph Truman | Captain |
Ronald Adam | Talavera |
Guy Le Feuvre | Admiral |
Lyn Evans | Lope |
David Cole | Diego Columbus - Columbus' Son |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Sydney Box | Executive Producer |
Betty E. Box | Producer |
A. Frank Bundy | Producer |
Alfred Roome | Producer |