Captain from Castile (1947)

Movie"Master of Women's Hearts . . . . . . . Conqueror of a New World."
Audience Score
72
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NR 2 hr 20 minDec 25th, 1947Adventure
Spain, 1518: young caballero Pedro De Vargas offends his sadistic neighbor De Silva, who just happens to be an officer of the Inquisition. Forced to flee, Pedro, friend Juan Garcia, and adoring servant girl Catana join Cortez' first expedition to Mexico. Arriving in the rich new land, Cortez decides to switch from exploration to conquest...with only 500 men. Embroiled in continuous adventures and a romantic interlude, Pedro almost forgets he has a deadly enemy...
StarringTyrone PowerJean PetersCesar Romero
DirectorHenry King
WriterLamar Trotti

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 25th, 1947
Movie Budget:$4,500,000
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Darryl F. Zanuck
Production Companies:20th Century Fox
Movie Tags:
based on novel or bookmexicosword fightcuba16th centuryswordplayswashbucklerspanish inquisitionconquistador