After his proposal to sail west to the East Indies is rejected by Portugal, Columbus overcomes court intrigue in Spain to gain support for his expedition.

Gabriel Byrneas Christopher Columbus
Rossano Brazzias Diego Ortiz De Vilhegas
Virna Lisias Dona Moniz Perestrello
Oliver Reedas Martin Pinzon
Raf Valloneas Jose Vizinho
Max von Sydowas Re Giovanni del Portogallo
Eli Wallachas Padre Fernando De Talavera
Nicol Williamsonas Re Ferdinando
Faye Dunawayas Regina Isabella di Spagna
Michel Auclairas Luis De Santangel
Alberto Lattuada
Tullio Pinelli
Riz Ortolani