Christopher Columbus: The Discovery
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| Directed by | John Glen |
| Produced by | Alexander Salkind Ilya Salkind[1] |
| Screenplay by | John Briley Cary Bates Mario Puzo |
| Story by | Mario Puzo |
| Starring | Marlon Brando Georges Corraface Rachel Ward Robert Davi Catherine Zeta-Jones Oliver Cotton Simon Dormandy Benicio del Toro Branscombe Richmond Tom Selleck |
| Music by | Cliff Eidelman |
| Cinematography | Alec Mills |
| Editing by | Matthew Glen |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
| Release date(s) | August 21, 1992 |
| Running time | 120 min. |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $45,000,000[2] |
| Box office | Domestic: $8,251,071 |
Christopher Columbus: The Discovery, a 1992 film directed by James Bond alumnus John Glen, was the last project developed by the father and son production team of Alexander and Ilya Salkind. It follows the events leading up to and including the voyage of Columbus to the New World in 1492. Its behind-the-scenes history involved an elaborate series of financial mishaps, which later brought about an emotional falling-out between both Alexander and Ilya; indeed, as a frustrated Alexander would later lament, in an interview with the Los Angeles Times, "I know, after this, that I'll never make movies again."[3]
Timothy Dalton and Isabella Rossellini, originally chosen to star in the picture, backed out when director George Pan Cosmatos was replaced by John Glen shortly before shooting began.[4] Dalton later filed a suit against the producers for breach of contract and fraud.[5]
The film was released for the 500th anniversary of Columbus's voyage.[6][7]
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[edit] Plot
Genoese navigator overcomes intrigue in the court of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain and gains financing for his expedition to the East Indies.
[edit] Cast
- Georges Corraface as Christopher Columbus. He replaced Timothy Dalton, who was originally chosen to play the title role.
- Marlon Brando received top billing for his supporting part as Tomás de Torquemada
- Tom Selleck as King Ferdinand V
- Rachel Ward as Queen Isabella I. She replaced Isabella Rosselini, who was originally chosen to play the female lead.
- Robert Davi as Martín Pinzón
- Catherine Zeta-Jones as Beatriz Enriquez de Arana
- Benicio del Toro as Alvaro Harana
[edit] Reception
The film received mostly negative reviews.[8][9]
[edit] Box Office
The movie was not a success, debuting at No.4.[10][11]
[edit] Awards
It won one Golden Raspberry Award Worst Supporting Actor - Tom Selleck, and nominated for another five, including; Worst Picture, Worst Supporting Actor - Marlon Brando, Worst New Star - Georges Corraface, Worst Screenplay - Mario Puzo and Worst Director - John Glen.
[edit] See also
- 1492: Conquest of Paradise, another film about Columbus released in 1992
- Carry On Columbus - A comedy-film about Columbus released in 1992
[edit] References
- ^ "Columbus: A Filmmaker's Odyssey". Orlando Sentinel. http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1992-08-29/lifestyle/9208280862_1_christopher-columbus-salkind-ridley-scott. Retrieved 2010-11-30.
- ^ "EPIC `1492' FILM CAPTURES ENERGY OF EXPLORER'S TIMES BEDEVILED VISIONARY Series: DISCOVERING COLUMBUS: 1492 -- Second of Three Parts.". Morning Call. http://articles.mcall.com/1992-10-09/features/2893351_1_christopher-columbus-columbus-day-columbus-legend. Retrieved 2010-11-30.
- ^ Brennan, Judy (1993-11-24). "A Family Feud in Wake of 'Columbus' : Movies: Ilya Salkind has sued Alexander, his father and producing partner, for breach of contract, fraud and racketeering.". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1993-11-24/entertainment/ca-60385_1_alexander-salkind. Retrieved 2010-10-09.
- ^ Timothy Dalton - Biography
- ^ Davidson, Casey (1991-11-08). "Dalton's Discovery". Entertainment Weekly. http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,316103,00.html.
- ^ Willman, David (1992-05-06). "Christopher Columbus Sails Right Past Bankruptcy". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1992-05-06/business/fi-1325_1_christopher-columbus. Retrieved 2010-10-09.
- ^ Mathews, Jack (1991-05-15). "Can Two Columbus Projects Stay Afloat?". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1991-05-15/entertainment/ca-1889_1_ridley-scott-movie. Retrieved 2010-10-09.
- ^ Rainer, Peter (1992-08-24). "Columbus: Adrift at Sea With No Paddle". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1992-08-24/entertainment/ca-5381_1_christopher-columbus. Retrieved 2010-10-09.
- ^ Canby, Vincent (1992-08-22). "Review/Film; It's Goodbye, Columbus, As Torquemada Waves". The New York Times. http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9E0CE7D71F3BF931A1575BC0A964958260. Retrieved 2010-10-09.
- ^ Fox, David J. (1992-08-25). "Weekend Box Office `Unforgiven' at Top for Third Week". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1992-08-25/entertainment/ca-6052_1_weekend-box-office. Retrieved 2010-12-01.
- ^ "Revenues Of Summer Movies Never Quite Fired Up Box Office". Sun Sentinel. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1992-09-04/features/9201190510_1_batman-returns-star-vehicles-star-james-woods. Retrieved 2010-12-01.
[edit] External links
- Christopher Columbus: The Discovery at the Internet Movie Database
- Christopher Columbus: The Discovery at AllRovi
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