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The story is: Columbus convinces Queen Isabella, convinces
captains, convinces men, sails, faces mutiny from de-convinced men, finds New World just
in time, steals gold and natives and comes back triumphant. With Marlon Brando, Tom
Selleck, George Corraface and Rachel Ward.
SEX/NUDITY 6 - Some passionate kissing and fondling between Christopher
Columbus and the mother of his child. Native women are shown topless-a lot. Insinuation of
sex between Columbus' sea-men and native women.
VIOLENCE/GORE 4 - Scenes of dungeons with men shackled to the walls, sitting
in dirt and grime. Sounds of torture. Typical dark, brooding shots which depict the
inquisition. Men are taught a lesson for trying to thwart Columbus' efforts by being
dragged behind the ship and hung, by the hands, from a mast. One man is stabbed onboard
ship. Two men are killed during swordfights. One native man is stabbed. The crew which was
left behind on the island is massacred and left dangling to greet Columbus when he
returns. Two shark attacks-no gore, just bloody water.
PROFANITY 2 - No profanity. Some dated strong language. [profanity glossary]
DISCUSSION TOPICS - Inquisition, religious intolerance (especially toward Jews),
abuse of native Americans.
MESSAGE - Perseverance is good.
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Special Keywords: S6 - V4 - P2 - MPAAPG-13 |
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