Christopher Columbus
“The greatest adventure man ever lived!”
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.
Top Cast
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Fredric March
Christopher Columbus
Florence Eldridge
Queen Isabella
Francis L. Sullivan
Francisco de Bobadilla
Kathleen Ryan
Beatriz Enriquez de Arana
Derek Bond
Diego de Arana
Nora Swinburne
Joanna de Torres
Abraham Sofaer
Luis de Santangel
Linden Travers
Beatriz de Peraza
James Robertson Justice
Martin Alonso Pinzon
Dennis Vance
Francisco Pinzon
Richard Aherne
Vicente Yañez Pinzon
Felix Aylmer
Father Perez
Francis Lister
King Ferdinand
Edward Rigby
Pedro
Niall MacGinnis
Juan de la Cosa
Ralph Truman
Captain
Ronald Adam
Talavera
Guy Le Feuvre
Admiral
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David MacDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Sydney Box, Muriel Box, Cyril Roberts, Rafael Sabatini
- Original Score
- Arthur Bliss
- Original Title
- Christopher Columbus
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Sydney Box Productions, Gainsborough Pictures, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David MacDonald
Sydney Box, Muriel Box, Cyril Roberts, Rafael Sabatini
Arthur Bliss
Stephen Dade
Vladimir Sagovsky
A. Frank Bundy, Betty E. Box, Sydney Box
Department Leadership Roster
David MacDonald
Director
Elizabeth Haffenden
Costume Design
Maurice Carter
Production Design
Vladimir Sagovsky
Editor
Stephen Dade
Director of Photography
Arthur Bliss
Original Music Composer
A. Frank Bundy
Producer
Sydney Box
Writer
Muriel Box
Writer
Cyril Roberts
Writer
Cyril Roberts
Writer
Betty E. Box
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Christopher Columbus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Christopher Columbus about?
Christopher Columbus overcomes intrigue at the Spanish court and convinces Queen Isabella that his plan to reach the East by sailing west is practical.
Who directed Christopher Columbus?
Christopher Columbus was directed by David MacDonald.
Who stars in Christopher Columbus?
The principal cast of Christopher Columbus includes Fredric March, Florence Eldridge, Francis L. Sullivan, Kathleen Ryan, Derek Bond.
When was Christopher Columbus released and how long is it?
Christopher Columbus was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Christopher Columbus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Christopher Columbus was composed by Arthur Bliss.
Is Christopher Columbus based on a book or true story?
Christopher Columbus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rafael Sabatini".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Christopher Columbus?
Christopher Columbus holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).