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1492: Conquest of Paradise(1992)
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32%TomatometerPG_13Rating
English
154MinutesDuration
1492: Conquest of Paradise is a historical adventure film that tells the story of Christopher Columbus and his journey to discover the new world. The film explores Columbus' struggles, encounters with native tribes, and the political dynamics of the era.
DirectorsRidley Scott
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Early 1960s Haiti during 'Papa Doc' Duvalier's dictatorship seen through the eyes of a young girl whose family has suffered heavily.
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Discovery examines the history of "Golden age of Piracy." The program takes a detailed look at the harsh lives of pirates, their tactics, motivations and why they would choose such a life. The geopolitical forces that lead to the proliferation of pirates and their final demise are explained.
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