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Captain from Castile was the feature film debut of Jean Peters, who later married industrialist Howard Hughes, and of Mohawk actor Jay Silverheels, who later portrayed Tonto on the television series The Lone Ranger. The film is an adaptation of the 1945 best-selling novel Captain from Castile by Samuel Shellabarger.
Captain from Castile: Directed by Henry King. With Tyrone Power, Jean Peters, Cesar Romero, Lee J. Cobb. The invasion of Mexico by Cortez, as seen by a young Spanish officer fleeing the Inquisition.
60% Audience Score 250+ Ratings. Set in 16th-century Mexico, this historical adventure follows nobleman Pedro De Vargas (Tyrone Power) as he flees from Spain...
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...
Brief Synopsis. The invasion of Mexico by Cortez, as seen by a young Spanish officer fleeing the Inquisition.
Captain from Castile (1947) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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.
