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Christopher Columbus

1949, Movie, NR, 104 mins

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Posted: 10/19/2009

In this classic 1949 production, Frederic March gives an outstanding performance as Christopher Columbus, the world's most daring explorer! Surrounded by doubters, Columbus convinces Queen Isabella to provide him with ships and money necessary for his voyage past the earth's know limits. Follow Columbus' incredible journey as he battles mutiny, exhaustion, and desperation on his way to the ultimate discovery -- the new world!After 71 grueling days at sea, the crew members of the Ni?a, Pinta and Santa Maria sight a tropical paradise which they christen San Salvador. The natives of the island eagerly trade their abundant raw materials with Columbus for his European goods.Columbus is greeted as a national hero after returning to Spain with gold, spices, riches and tales of his amazing findings. However, he must continue to battle jealous enemies who are plotting his downfall.Both classic movie fans and history buffs will enjoy the dramatic story of the steadfast man who changed the face o watch

VIDEO: Christopher Columbus

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Christopher Columbus
Paid | Amazon Video on Demand
Length: 01:35:00
Posted: 10/19/2009

In this classic 1949 production, Frederic March gives an outstanding performance as Christopher Columbus, the world's most daring explorer! Surrounded by doubters, Columbus convinces Queen Isabella to provide him with ships and money necessary for his voyage past the earth's know limits. Follow Columbus' incredible journey as he battles mutiny, exhaustion, and desperation on his way to the ultimate discovery -- the new world!After 71 grueling days at sea, the crew members of the Ni?a, Pinta and Santa Maria sight a tropical paradise which they christen San Salvador. The natives of the island eagerly trade their abundant raw materials with Columbus for his European goods.Columbus is greeted as a national hero after returning to Spain with gold, spices, riches and tales of his amazing findings. However, he must continue to battle jealous enemies who are plotting his downfall.Both classic movie fans and history buffs will enjoy the dramatic story of the steadfast man who changed the face o watch

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Christopher Columbus
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Length: 02:42
Posted: 3/18/2009

Do recently revealed journals help prove that Columbus and his ships were repeatedly visited by aliens as they made their way across the Atlantic in 1492? watch

A look at the many adventures of Christopher Columbus.
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Posted: 9/30/2008
Columbus dies with little fanfare and it is only much later that future generations credit him with the discovery of America. From "Biography: Christopher Columbus."
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Posted: 9/30/2008
Discover why Columbus set sail around the world, and it wasn't to see if the earth was round.
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Posted: 11/24/2008
Christopher Columbus' body was buried originally in Spain, but it was moved so many times that now it's not clear where his body is.
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Posted: 11/24/2008
Year: 1949
Rated NR

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Cast
Fredric March: Christopher Columbus
Florence Eldridge: Queen Isabella
Francis L. Sullivan: Francisco de Bobadilla
Kathleen Ryan: Beatriz
Derek Bond: Diego de Arana
Nora Swinburne: Juana de Torres

 

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