Christopher Columbus(1949)
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Christopher Columbus Synopsis
Christopher Columbus overcomes intrigue at the Spanish court and convinces Queen Isabella that his plan to reach the East by sailing west is practical.
Christopher Columbus (1949) is a action, adventure, drama and history film directed by David MacDonald, released on October 12, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Fredric March, Florence Eldridge, Francis L. Sullivan and Kathleen Ryan. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- David MacDonald
- Writers:
- Sydney Box, Muriel Box, Cyril Roberts
- Producers:
- A. Frank Bundy, Betty E. Box
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen Dade
- Composer:
- Arthur Bliss
- Production:
- Sydney Box Productions, Gainsborough Pictures, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
- Status:
- Released
Christopher Columbus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fredric March
as Christopher Columbus
Florence Eldridge
as Queen Isabella
Francis L. Sullivan
as Francisco de Bobadilla
Kathleen Ryan
as Beatriz Enriquez de Arana
Derek Bond
as Diego de Arana
Nora Swinburne
as Joanna de Torres
Abraham Sofaer
as Luis de Santangel
Linden Travers
as Beatriz de Peraza
James Robertson Justice
as Martin Alonso Pinzon
Dennis Vance
as Francisco Pinzon
Richard Aherne
as Vicente Yañez Pinzon
Felix Aylmer
as Father Perez
Key crew
Directed by David MacDonald, written by Sydney Box, Muriel Box and Cyril Roberts, produced by A. Frank Bundy and Betty E. Box.
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Christopher Columbus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 15 ratings.
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Christopher Columbus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Christopher Columbus online?
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Christopher Columbus (1949) is available to stream on Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Christopher Columbus?
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The main cast of Christopher Columbus (1949) includes Fredric March, Florence Eldridge, Francis L. Sullivan, Kathleen Ryan and Derek Bond. The film was directed by David MacDonald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Christopher Columbus released?
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Christopher Columbus was released on October 12, 1949 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Christopher Columbus worth watching?
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Christopher Columbus (1949) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.