Captain from Castile

Captain from Castile

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

Directed by Henry King

Produced by 20th Century Fox

1947140 min7.2 / 10

A swashbuckling historical adventure that balances romantic escapade with sword-fighting spectacle across the Spanish conquest of Mexico.

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...

Questions people ask

  • Does Captain from Castile end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Captain from Castile sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Captain from Castile easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Captain from Castile violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.

  • Is Captain from Castile scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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63/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity34

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise88

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Captain from Castile

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Same Mood as Captain from Castile

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Captain from Castile, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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