Christopher Columbus: The Discovery
“Chosen by a queen. Driven by a dream. He dared to go to the edge, and kept going.”
Synopsis
Genoan navigator Christopher Columbus has a dream to find an alternative route to sail to the Indies, by traveling west instead of east, across the unchartered Ocean sea. After failing to find backing from the Portugese, he goes to the Spanish court to ask Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand for help. After surviving a grilling from the Head of the Spanish Inquisition Tomas de Torquemada, he eventually gets the blessing from Queen Isabella and sets sail in three ships to travel into the unknown. Along the way he must deal with sabotage from Portugese spies and mutiny from a rebellious crew.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-31
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Georges Corraface
Christopher Columbus
Marlon Brando
Tomas de Torquemada
Tom Selleck
King Ferdinand
Rachel Ward
Queen Isabella
Robert Davi
Martin Pinzon
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Beatriz Enríquez de Arana
Oliver Cotton
Harana
Benicio del Toro
Alvaro Harana
Mathieu Carrière
King John
Manuel de Blas
Vicente Pinzon
Glyn Grain
De La Cosa
Peter Guinness
Fra Perez
Nigel Terry
Roldan
Nitzan Sharron
Benjamin
Steven Hartley
Terreros
George Fisher
Fernando
Branscombe Richmond
Indian Chieftain
Tailinh Agoyo
Indian Princess
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.21x
-$31.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Glen
- Screenplay & Story
- John Briley, Mario Puzo, Cary Bates
- Original Score
- Cliff Eidelman
- Original Title
- Christopher Columbus: The Discovery
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.3M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Sociedad Quinto Centenario (Madrid), Christopher Columbus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Glen
John Briley, Mario Puzo, Cary Bates
Cliff Eidelman
Alec Mills
Matthew Glen
Jane Chaplin, Ilya Salkind, Alexander Salkind
Department Leadership Roster
John Briley
Screenplay
Mario Puzo
Screenplay
Cary Bates
Screenplay
John Glen
Director
Ilya Salkind
Producer
Matthew Glen
Editor
John Bloomfield
Costume Design
Alec Mills
Director of Photography
Cliff Eidelman
Original Music Composer
Gil Parrondo
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Christopher Columbus: The Discovery.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Christopher Columbus: The Discovery.
Medieval
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Marlon Brando Portfolio - Movies
Curated master portfolio of movies starring Marlon Brando Portfolio - Movies. Updated frequently. Last updated September 26, 2026.
1990
list_History
Movies categorized under History
Top Titles from Spain - IMDb
Benicio Del Toro 🇵🇷
Similar Titles to Christopher Columbus: The Discovery
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.0
6.9
Anime
5.3
6.7
6.2
7.0
6.7
5.0
8.0
6.2
7.1
7.4
7.2
6.9
6.9
6.6
7.8
7.2
More Like Christopher Columbus: The Discovery
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Christopher Columbus: The Discovery
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Christopher Columbus: The Discovery about?
Genoan navigator Christopher Columbus has a dream to find an alternative route to sail to the Indies, by traveling west instead of east, across the unchartered Ocean sea. After failing to find backing from the Portugese, he goes to the Spanish court to ask Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand for help. After surviving a grilling from the Head of the Spanish Inquisition Tomas de Torquemada, he eventually gets the blessing from Queen Isabella and sets sail in three ships to travel into the unknown. Along the way he must deal with sabotage from Portugese spies and mutiny from a rebellious crew.
Who directed Christopher Columbus: The Discovery?
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery was directed by John Glen.
Who stars in Christopher Columbus: The Discovery?
The principal cast of Christopher Columbus: The Discovery includes Georges Corraface, Marlon Brando, Tom Selleck, Rachel Ward, Robert Davi.
When was Christopher Columbus: The Discovery released and how long is it?
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of Christopher Columbus: The Discovery?
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $8.3M at the worldwide box office (0.21 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Christopher Columbus: The Discovery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Christopher Columbus: The Discovery was composed by Cliff Eidelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Christopher Columbus: The Discovery?
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).