Movie

Christopher Columbus

“The greatest adventure man ever lived!”

★ 5.8(15)19491h 39m

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Good to know

Director: David MacDonald
Release date: 1949-10-12
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Sydney Box Productions

About Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus is a 1949 movie in the Action, Adventure and Drama genres, directed by David MacDonald, starring Fredric March, Florence Eldridge and Francis L. Sullivan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Christopher Columbus in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Christopher Columbus overcomes intrigue at the Spanish court and convinces Queen Isabella that his plan to reach the East by sailing west is practical.

Cast

Fredric March

Christopher Columbus

Florence Eldridge

Queen Isabella

Francis L. Sullivan

Francisco de Bobadilla

Kathleen Ryan

Beatriz Enriquez de Arana

Derek Bond

Diego de Arana

Nora Swinburne

Joanna de Torres

Abraham Sofaer

Luis de Santangel

Linden Travers

Beatriz de Peraza

James Robertson Justice

Martin Alonso Pinzon

Dennis Vance

Francisco Pinzon

Richard Aherne

Vicente Yañez Pinzon

Felix Aylmer

Father Perez

Themes & keywords

biographyhistorical figure15th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Christopher Columbus in Canada?+

Christopher Columbus is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Christopher Columbus on Netflix?+

Christopher Columbus is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Christopher Columbus?+

Christopher Columbus has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Christopher Columbus?+

Christopher Columbus stars Fredric March, Florence Eldridge, Francis L. Sullivan, Kathleen Ryan and Derek Bond.

When did Christopher Columbus come out?+

Christopher Columbus is a 1949 movie directed by David MacDonald.

What genre is Christopher Columbus?+

Christopher Columbus is Action, Adventure, Drama and History film.

Who directed Christopher Columbus?+

Christopher Columbus was directed by David MacDonald.