Christopher Columbus: The Discovery Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

John Glen directed this throwback to the costume dramas of the 1930s and 1940s, but without a smidgen of their energy and verve. George Corraface plays Christopher Columbus as a dynamic and muscular comic-book hero. He has a dream to set sail to find a new passageway to India, but he needs the backing of the Spanish government to do it. First, he must undergo a grilling by Tomas de Torquemada (Marlon Brando in, hands down, his worst performance). After passing muster with Torquemada, he gets the blessing of Queen Isabella (Rachel Ward) and King Ferdinand (Tom Selleck). Columbus then sets sail in a series of picture-postcard travelogue shots as he sails the ocean blue and discovers a new world of wonders -- particularly the Indian chief's well-endowed daughter. As a sop to revisionists, a rat is seen scampering down the plank as Columbus' vessel lands on "undiscovered" turf. - Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Marlon Brando, Tom Selleck, Georges Corraface, Rachel Ward, Robert Davi
Theatrical Release Date:
11/08/2004
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for some action violence, and for nudity.
Run Time:
120 min.
Distributor(s):
Warner Brothers
Production Co.:
Warner Brothers
Director(s):
John Glen
Genre(s):
Action, Epic and Historical
Themes:
Obsessive Quests
Tone:
Atmospheric, Lavish, Rousing, Sweeping
Keywords:
battle [war], child-bride, exploration, gigolo, heretic, high-seas, ideals, religion, sinking
Setting:
New World
Country of Origin:
USA (08-21-1992)
Time Period:
15th century
Status:

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