1492 CONQUEST OF PARADISE (1992)

RIDLEY SCOTT

Drama True Stories Art House 10th - 19th Centuries Trains, Planes & Boats Historical Recommended

Cast

GERARD DEPARDIEU ARMAND ASSANTE SIGOURNEY WEAVER VANGELIS

Plot

Ridley Scott directed epic that gives the definitive version of the Columbus story. The lush scenery, superb casting and top-notch direction don't quite make up for it being overlong, but on the whole Scott (and Depardieu) have painted a wonderful and absorbing picture. Well worth a watch!