Christopher Columbus: The Discovery 1992

Overview

Christopher Columbus: The Discovery is a 1992 historical adventure film directed by John Glen. The film was the last project developed by the father and son production team of Alexander and Ilya Salkind. The cast includes Marlon Brando, Tom Selleck, Georges Corraface, and Rachel Ward. The story follows Genoan navigator Christopher Columbus, who dreams of finding an alternative route to the Indies by sailing west across the uncharted ocean sea instead of east. After failing to secure backing from the Portuguese, Columbus travels to the Spanish court to ask Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand for help. Following a grilling from the Head of the Spanish Inquisition, Tomas de Torquemada, he ultimately receives the blessing of Queen Isabella. Columbus then sets sail with three ships into the unknown. Along the journey, he is forced to contend with sabotage from Portuguese spies and a mutiny led by a rebellious crew as he works to overcome court intrigue and gain financing for his expedition.