Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America(2023)
Der Mann, der Amerika den Namen gab Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America Synopsis
Everyone knows Columbus, but few know Vespucci. And yet, the continent of America was named after the banker and explorer Amerigo Vespucci. This film attempts to find the truth about the almost unknown Italian – was he a swindler, as was later claimed, or a daring navigator who first recognised the significance of Columbus' discovery?
Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America (2023) is a documentary and history film directed by Eike Schmitz, released on July 1, 2023 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Michele Guidi, Tommaso Giusto, Pedro Álvarez Molina and Sascha Rotermund. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Eike Schmitz
- Writers:
- Susanne Utzt
- Producers:
- Eike Schmitz
- Cinematographer:
- Thomas Bresinsky
- Composer:
- Achim Gieseler
- Production:
- Atlantis-Film
- Status:
- Released
Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America (2023) Trailer
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Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Michele Guidi
Michele Guidi
as Amerigo Vespucci
- Tommaso Giusto
Tommaso Giusto
as Alonso de Hojeda
- Pedro Álvarez Molina
Pedro Álvarez Molina
as Christoph Kolumbus
Sascha Rotermund
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Eike Schmitz, written by Susanne Utzt, produced by Eike Schmitz.
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Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America online?
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Who stars in Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America?
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The main cast of Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America (2023) includes Michele Guidi, Tommaso Giusto, Pedro Álvarez Molina and Sascha Rotermund. The film was directed by Eike Schmitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America released?
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Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America was released on July 1, 2023 and runs for 50m.
Is Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America worth watching?
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Amerigo Vespucci: Forgotten Namesake of America (2023) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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