Christopher Columbus: The Discovery

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, alas, involved an elaborate series of financial mishandlings 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." Timothy Dalton and Isabella Rossellini, originally set to star in the picture, backed out when director George Pan Cosmatos was replaced by John Glen shortly before shooting began. Dalton later filed a suit against the producers for breach of contract and fraud.

The film was released for the 500th anniversary of Columbus's voyage.

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 and Worst Director - John Glen.

Cast

• Georges Corraface starred as Christopher Columbus. He replaced Timothy Dalton, who was originally set to play the title role.
• Marlon Brando received top billing for his supporting part as Inquisitor General Tomás de Torquemada
• Catherine Zeta-Jones played the part of Columbus' fiancée
• Benicio del Toro was featured as Columbus' treacherous shipmate
• Tom Selleck and Rachel Ward played respectively King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain

See also

• 1492: Conquest of Paradise, another film about Columbus released in 1992.
• Films considered the worst ever

References

• Christopher Columbus:The Discovery at IMDB.com