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Christopher Columbus (1949)Christopher Columbus overcomes intrigue at the Spanish court and convinces Queen Isabella that his plan to reach the East by sailing west is practical. Director:David MacDonald |
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Francis L. Sullivan | ... | |
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Francisco Pinzon
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Felix Aylmer | ... |
Father Perez
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Pedro
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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. Written by duke1029@aol.com
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queen isabella | queen | christopher columbus | confessor | court intrigue |Taglines:
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
5 December 1949 (Sweden) See more »Also Known As:
Columbus See more »Filming Locations:
Islington Studios, Islington, London, England, UKCompany Credits
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Runtime:
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B.A.F. Sound SystemColor:
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1.37 : 1
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Finnish visa register number T-30829 delivered on 29-11-1994 (video). See more »Goofs
Opening narration perpetuates the myth that people of Columbus' time thought the Earth was flat when in fact they knew it was spherical. Later, when Columbus discusses his plan with Father Perez and another friar, the friars clearly know that the world is round. See more »Quotes
Christopher Columbus: [as he and Diego observe a native smoking tobacco] Doesn't that prove how backward they are? You never see a civilized man do that.See more »
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