Christopher Columbus (1985) Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus ★★½ 1985 The man who explored the New World is shown in all his flawed complexity in this film that takes a contemporary approach to the discoveries and character of Christopher Columbus. Shot on location in Spain, Malta, and the Dominican Republic, the film features an exact replica of Columbus's flagship, the Santa Maria. Originally aired as a six-hour TV miniseries. 128m/C VHS. Gabriel Byrne, Faye Dunaway, Oliver Reed, Max von Sydow, Eli Wallach, Nicol Williamson, Jose Ferrer, Virna Lisi, Raf Vallone; Director: Alberto Lattuada. TV

At-a-glance
Year Released 1985
Length (in minutes) 128
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Jose Ferrer
Actor Virna Lisi
Actor Gabriel Byrne
Actor Eli Wallach
Actor Max von Sydow
Actor Oliver Reed
Actor Nicol Williamson
Actor Faye Dunaway
Actor Raf Vallone
Director Alberto Lattuada