Plot Summary

Everyone knows what happened after he "discovered" America, but in this film we learn about Columbus' multi-year struggle to secure funding for the journey. Prior explorers journey's to the North American continent also get a nod in this story.

Movie Details

Original Title
Christopher Columbus
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Fred Eric as Christopher Columbus

Fred Eric

Christopher Columbus

Paul McAllister as King John II of Portugal

Paul McAllister

King John II of Portugal

Howard Truesdale as The Bishop of Ceuta

Howard Truesdale

The Bishop of Ceuta

Leslie Stowe as Juan Pérez, Prior of La Rábida

Leslie Stowe

Juan Pérez, Prior of La Rábida

Dolores Cassinelli as Queen Isabella

Dolores Cassinelli

Queen Isabella

Robert Gaillard as King Ferdinand

Robert Gaillard

King Ferdinand

Production Companies

Pathé Exchange