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  1. The film is an adaptation of the 1945 best-selling novel Captain from Castile by Samuel Shellabarger. The film's story covers the first half of the historical epic, describing the protagonist's persecution at the hands of the Spanish Inquisition and his escape to the New World to join Hernán Cortés in an expedition to conquer Mexico .

  2. A historical adventure drama starring Tyrone Power as a Spanish officer who joins Cortez's expedition to Mexico. The film is based on a novel by Samuel Shellabarger, but omits the second half of the story that depicts the siege of Tenochtitlan.

    • (2.2K)
    • Adventure, Drama
    • Henry King
    • 1948-01
  3. Captain from Castile (1947) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

  4. Forced to flee his home during the Spanish Inquisition, nobleman Pedro De Vargas escapes with a beautiful peasant girl and joins Cortz on his dangerous expedition to conquer Mexico, as the young...

  5. Nov 7, 2015 · Live the pathos, the action, the excitement and the epic glory in this musical masterpiece of a long ago era. Nominated for the 1947 Academy Award for Best Original Music for a film. ...more.

    • 17 min
    • 11.5K
    • COSTAS CHRYSANTHAKOPOULOS
  6. Captain From Castile. Set in 16th-century Mexico, this historical adventure follows nobleman Pedro De Vargas (Tyrone Power) as he flees from Spain after offending an...

    • Adventure
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  8. 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.