Captain from Castile
"Master of Women's Hearts . . . . . . . Conqueror of a New World."
Originally released in 1947. Captain from Castile is a adventure film. directed by Henry King. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tyrone Power, Jean Peters, and Cesar Romero
Synopsis
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (30 votes)
Budget
$4.5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tyrone Power
as Pedro De Vargas
Jean Peters
as Catana Perez
Cesar Romero
as Hernando Cortez
Lee J. Cobb
as Juan Garcia
John Sutton
as Diego De Silva
Antonio Moreno
as Don Francisco De Vargas
Thomas Gomez
as Father Bartolome Romero
Alan Mowbray
as Prof. Botello
Barbara Lawrence
as Luisa De Carvajal
George Zucco
as Marquis De Carvajal
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,500,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captain from Castile about?
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 ser...
Who directed Captain from Castile?
Captain from Castile was directed by Henry King.
How long is Captain from Castile?
Captain from Castile has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Captain from Castile released?
Captain from Castile was released on December 25, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Captain from Castile?
The main cast of Captain from Castile includes Tyrone Power, Jean Peters, Cesar Romero, Lee J. Cobb, John Sutton.