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Here's a one-word review of 1492: hubris.
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1492: Conquest of Paradise
Centuries before the exploration of space, there was another voyage into the unknown.
1992 · 2h 34m · PG-13
Action, Adventure, Drama, History
Directed by
Ridley Scott
Overview
1492: Conquest of Paradise depicts Christopher Columbus’ discovery of The New World and his effect on the indigenous people.
Director and cast
- Ridley Scott Director
- Gérard Depardieu as Christopher Columbus
- Armand Assante as Sanchez
- Sigourney Weaver as Queen Isabella
- Loren Dean as Older Fernando
- Ángela Molina as Beatrix
- Fernando Rey as Marchena
- Michael Wincott as Adrian de Moxica
- Kevin Dunn as Cap. Mendez
- Tchéky Karyo as Prinzo
- Frank Langella Cast
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