Synopsis
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...
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
20th Century Studios
Setting
Spain
Filming locations
Mexico
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 1948 academy_award
- Locarno International Film Festival 1948 generic
