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1492: Conquest of Paradise(1992)
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1992 · FILM
1492: Conquest of Paradise
An ambitious navigator sets out to prove his daring theory of a western sea route, only to clash with treacherous politics and unforeseen consequences that could reshape an entire continent.
“Centuries before the exploration of space, there was another voyage into the unknown.”
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Written by
Rated
MPA · PG-13
Runtime
154 min
AdventureBiographyDrama
Synopsis
1492: Conquest of Paradise portrays Christopher Columbus's discovery of the New World and his impact on the indigenous populations.
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Director of Photography
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A crew of 451+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Les HealeyShot by Adrian BiddleScored by VangelisDesigned by Norris SpencerSound by Jim ShieldsCostumes by Charles KnodeStunts by Jordi CasaresVFX by Kent Houston
Box Office
1992 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 0.2× its budget
Why 2.5×?
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Worldwide gross
$7.2M
Budget$47.0M
Worldwide gross$7.2M
break-even (2.5×)
Versions & cuts
- US theatrical cut· 151 min
Also known as
- (Bulgarian)1492: Завладяването на рая
- 1492 - Die Eroberung des Paradiesesde
- 1492: Die Eroberung des Paradiesesde
- La conquete du Paradisen
- La Conquista del Paraisoen
- 1492: La conquista del paraísoes
- 1492 : Christophe Colombfr
- 1492: la conquista del paradisoit
Release dates around the world5 countries · showhide
- SpainOct 8, 1992
- BrazilOct 9, 1992
- MexicoOct 9, 1992
- NorwayOct 9, 1992
- United StatesOct 9, 1992
Production & Distribution
Production companies
Distributors
Special effectsThe Computer Film Company (CFC)
Other companiesGaumont, Odyssey Distributors, BLT associates, Bapty and Co., Blowup, C.T.S. Studios, Costumi d'Arte
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Cast & Crew
451 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Supporting cast
18Billy L Sullivan
as Fernando (aged 10)
John Heffernan
as Brother Buyl
Arnold Vosloo
as Guevara
Steven Waddington
as Bartolome
Fernando Guillen Cuervo
as Giacomo
Jose Luis Ferrer
as Alonso
Bercelio Moya
as Utapan
Juan Diego Botto
as Diego
Achero Manas
as Ship's Boy
Fernando Garcia Rimada
as King Ferdinand
Albert Vidal
as Hernando de Talavera
Isabel Prinz
as Duenna
Angela Rosal
as Pinzon's Wife
Jack Taylor
as Vicuna
Helena Duenas
Cole Henderson
as Helmsman
Silvia Montero
as Pinzon's Daughter
Juan Motilla
Directors
1Writers
3Producers
25Alain Goldman
Producer
Chris Ball
the producers also gratefully acknowledge the significant contribution made by the following
Claude Abeille
the producers also gratefully acknowledge the significant contribution made by the following
David Norris
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Dirk Jan Van Swaay
the producers also gratefully acknowledge the significant contribution made by the following
Frank Bloom
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Garth Thomas
associate producer
Iain Smith
executive producer
Jacques Bidou
the producers also gratefully acknowledge the significant contribution made by the following
Joan Stigliano
the producers also gratefully acknowledge the significant contribution made by the following
John Ptak
the producers wish to express their special thanks to
Kathy Goodman
the producers also gratefully acknowledge the significant contribution made by the following
Marc Boyman
co-producer
Mark Wyman
the producers also gratefully acknowledge the significant contribution made by the following
Michael Yanover
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Mimi Polk Gitlin
executive producer
Nicolas Seydoux
the producers wish to express their special thanks to
Nigel Sinclair
the producers wish to express their special thanks to
Patrice Ledoux
the producers wish to express their special thanks to
Patrick Wachsberger
the producers also gratefully acknowledge the significant contribution made by the following
Pere Fages
co-producer
Pierre Francoise Racine
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Ridley Scott
Producer
Rose Bosch
co-producer (as Roselyne Bosch)
Will Tyrer
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Other crew
395Claudio Villalobos
accounting assistant
Martha Leiva Gibbs
accounting secretary
Mayte Mendiri
accounting secretary
Melva Gensemer
accounting secretary
Francisco Ardura
animal consultant (as Paco Ardura)
Alexander Vargas
animal handler
Juan Guirado
animal handler
Manrique Miranda
animal handler
Maria Uribe
animal handler
Domicio Melero
animal wrangler
Juan Cruz Mesa
animal wrangler (as Juan Cruz)
Tara Mckinley
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