Captain from Castile
Seen it?1947 | 140 min | Adventure
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for book lovers and anyone with a bit of wanderlust. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Never drags, at 2 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
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...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henry King
- Tyrone PowerPedro De Vargas
- Jean PetersCatana Perez
- Cesar RomeroHernando Cortez
- Lee J. CobbJuan Garcia
- John SuttonDiego De Silva
- Antonio MorenoDon Francisco De Vargas
- Thomas GomezFather Bartolome Romero
- Alan MowbrayProf. Botello
- Barbara LawrenceLuisa De Carvajal
- George ZuccoMarquis De Carvajal