Christopher Columbus 1985

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Christopher Columbus ★★½ 1985

The man who explored the New World is shown in all his flawed complexity in this film that takes a contemporary approach to the discoveries and character of Christopher Columbus. Shot on location in Spain, Malta, and the Dominican Republic, the film features an exact replica of Columbus's flagship, the Santa Maria. Originally aired as a six-hour TV miniseries. 128m/C VHS . Gabriel Byrne, Faye Dunaway, Oliver Reed, Max von Sydow, Eli Wallach, Nicol Williamson, Jose Ferrer, Virna Lisi, Raf Vallone; D: Alberto Lattuada. TV

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