
1492: Conquest of Paradise
dir. Ridley Scott
52
6 sourcesSynopsis
1492: Conquest of Paradise depicts Christopher Columbus’ discovery of The New World and his effect on the indigenous people.
Critics consensus
Historically inaccurate and dramatically inert, Ridley Scott's retelling of Christopher Columbus' exploits is an epic without grandeur or insight.

Directed byRidley Scott
StarringGérard Depardieu, Armand Assante, Sigourney Weaver, Loren Dean, Ángela Molina, Fernando Rey
Written byRoselyne Bosch
CinematographyAdrian Biddle
EditingWilliam M. Anderson
MusicVangelis
1492: Conquest of Paradise
1992 · PG-13 · 2h 34m
Action, Adventure, Drama
1492: Conquest of Paradise depicts Christopher Columbus’ discovery of The New World and his effect on the indigenous people.
Our Verdict
52
Critics Consensus
Historically inaccurate and dramatically inert, Ridley Scott's retelling of Christopher Columbus' exploits is an epic without grandeur or insight.
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