1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992), Christopher Columbus (1949), Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Christopher Columbus movies.
Storyline: Big budget account of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the Americas. Released in 1992 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the discovery. Shows the disastrous effects the Europeans had on the original inhabitants, and Columbus' struggle to civilize the New World.
Plot Keywords: explorer, nobleman, friar, mistress, spectacular, thrilling, emotional ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: Using a letter of introduction from Queen Isabella's former confessor, Christopher Columbus gains access to the Spanish court where he tries to convince authorities of the practicality of his proposed voyage to reach to Far East by sailing west. Court intrigue and the efforts of Francisco de Bobadilla, whose financial interests would be hurt by Columbus' success, are roadblocks to the voyage, but the navigator perseveres and ultimately prevails.—duke1029@aol.com
Plot Keywords: explorer, queen, courtier, priest, sailor, inspiring, striking ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: 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.—measham
Plot Keywords: explorer, queen, catholic, king, wife, native american, spirited ...
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