1492: Conquest of Paradise

Christopher Columbus' discovery of the Americas and the effect this has on the indigenous people.

1492: Conquest of Paradise



Big budget account of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the Americas. Released in 1992 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the discovery. Shows the disastrous effects the Europeans had on the original inhabitants, and Columbus' struggle to civilize the New World. Written by Rob Hartill

Genres: Adventure Biography Drama History

Release year: 1992