Captain from Castile (1947) | StreamScapeX

Master of Women's Hearts . . . . . . . Conqueror of a New World.

1947
Rated NR
2h 20m
Adventure

7.2TMDB(32)

Overview

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...

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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score (1948)
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Box office
Made on a $4.5M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in Mexico
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Setting
Set in Spain
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Music
Music by Alfred Newman
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Arthur E. Arling, Charles G. Clarke and Joseph LaShelle
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Details

Director: Henry King
Writers: Lamar TrottiWriter
Samuel ShellabargerNovel
Status: Released
Release date: December 25, 1947
Original language: English
Budget: $4.5M
Countries: United States of America

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