1492: Conquest of Paradise is a 1992 European adventure/drama film. Directed by Ridley Scott and written by Roselyne Bosch, the film was released for the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' voyage.
The story tells of Christopher Columbus' (Gérard Depardieu) discovery of the New World and its effect on the indigenous people, starting with his solicitation of Queen Isabella (Sigourney Weaver) to gain the necessary funding.
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Initial release date:
- Oct 9, 1992
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Runtime:
- 142 min (85.2 hs )
Estimated budget:
- 47,000,000 (US$)