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1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)

“Centuries before the exploration of space, there was another voyage into the unknown.”

6.3/10 · 953 votes 2h 34m pg-13 ActionAdventureDramaHistory

#56 of 75 films from 1992 #1354 of 2168 in action

Directed by Ridley Scott · Written by Roselyne Bosch

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Overview

1492: Conquest of Paradise depicts Christopher Columbus’ discovery of The New World and his effect on the indigenous people.

Cast

Gérard Depardieuas Christopher Columbus
Armand Assanteas Sanchez
Sigourney Weaveras Queen Isabella
Loren Deanas Older Fernando
Ángela Molinaas Beatrix
Fernando Reyas Marchena
Michael Wincottas Adrian de Moxica
Kevin Dunnas Captain Mendez
Tchéky Karyoas Martín Alonso Pinzón
Frank Langellaas Santangel
Mark Margolisas Bobadilla
Arnold Voslooas Guevara
Steven Waddingtonas Bartolome
Fernando Guillén Cuervoas Giacomo

Facts

Release dateAugust 9, 1992
Runtime154 min (2h 34m) — longer as the 1992 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$47,000,000
Box office$7,191,399 (0.2× budget)
IMDbtt0103594

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Questions

How long is 1492: Conquest of Paradise?
1492: Conquest of Paradise runs 154 minutes (2h 34m), which is long for a action — plan for it.
Is 1492: Conquest of Paradise worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 953 votes, which places it #56 of 75 films released in 1992 in this index (top 27%) and #1354 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed 1492: Conquest of Paradise?
1492: Conquest of Paradise was directed by Ridley Scott. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Gladiator (2000), Alien (1979), Blade Runner (1982).
Who stars in 1492: Conquest of Paradise?
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.
What is 1492: Conquest of Paradise rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for 1492: Conquest of Paradise?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1286.

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