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1492: Conquest of Paradise

1492: Conquest of Paradise

Action · Adventure · Drama · 1992

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

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1492: Conquest of Paradise

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

1992 Action · Adventure · Drama 2h 34m

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6.3 / 10

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

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Directed by

Ridley Scott

Written by

Roselyne Bosch

Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu

Christopher Columbus

Armand Assante

Armand Assante

Sanchez

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver

Queen Isabella

Loren Dean

Loren Dean

Older Fernando

Ángela Molina

Ángela Molina

Beatrix

Fernando Rey

Fernando Rey

Marchena

Michael Wincott

Michael Wincott

Adrian de Moxica

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The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.