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Christopher Columbus (miniseries)

Christopher Columbus is a television miniseries broadcast in Italy and the United States in 1985. In six hours, the series told the story of the life of Christopher Columbus, with Gabriel Byrne starring as the explorer.

Production

The series was a co-production between Radiotelevisione italiana and Lorimar Television, with other European partners. Columbus expert Paolo Emilio Taviani worked as a historical consultant. Shooting took place in Malta, Spain and the Dominican Republic over a period of 26 weeks, with six months of post-production in London. The New York Times reported the series' total cost as $15 million.[1]

Cast

Reception

John J. O'Connor, reviewing for The New York Times, praised the series' period look and Byrne's performance in the title role, though he felt that the first half was stronger dramatically than the second.[2]

Awards

The series was nominated for two Emmy Awards, for best art direction and costume design for a miniseries.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ Shepard, Richard F. (19 May 1985). "Columbus Sails Again, on a Sea of International Funding". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  2. ^ O'Connor, John J. (19 May 1985). "Six-Hour 'Christopher Columbus' on CBS". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  3. ^ "1985 - 37th Emmy Awards | Outstanding Art Direction for a Limited Series or a Special - 1985". emmys.com. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  4. ^ "1985 - 37th Emmy Awards | Outstanding Costume Design for a Limited Series or a Special - 1985". emmys.com. Retrieved 2024-02-09.

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