This film adheres to the historical facts of Columbus’ possessed quest to discover the New World and his solicitation of Queen Isabella to gain the necessary funding. Despite travelogue-quality footage replete with beautiful scenery of Caribbean islands and a massive cast, this film tends to plod along.

• 1492: Conquest of Paradise
• Gérard Depardieu
• Armand Assante
• Sigourney Weaver
• Ridley Scott