★ 8 / 10
Even my skill cannot defeat the will of
John Chard
Even my skill cannot defeat the will of God, but I've stopped the bleeding. You'll have to admit it's a well-sealed wound! The Spanish inquisition and the…
Even my skill cannot defeat the will of God, but I've stopped the bleeding. You'll have to admit it's a well-sealed wound!
The Spanish inquisition and the invasion of Cortez into Mexico - Henry King style!
A film firmly split in two halves, Captain From Castile may at times over stretch its aims on the, but the sweepingly gorgeous texture is quite something to behold. Tyrone Power takes up the lead role of Pedro De Vargas and firmly cements his star status with a wonderful performance, handsome and brave, he carries the film easily on its joyous course from Spain to Mexico, whilst stoic male support comes from Cesar Romero (Cortez and never better), Lee J. Cobb (Juan Garcia) and John Sutton (Diego De Silva). Head female duty falls to a vibrantly young Jean Peters (in her film debut) as Catana Perez, pretty and beguiling, her gorgeous green eyes shining bright in this Technicolor spectacle, she is the perfect foil to Power's dash and swagger.
Production costs are thought to have been over $4 million, yet even though the film sadly lost money, the money spent is still evident at every turn and it proved to be very popular with critics and film lovers alike. Director Henry King wonderfully utilises the panoramic vistas of the Mexican locale and the costumes come right out of the top draw, but one of the most striking things in this magnificent production is the score from Alfred Newman. Stirring and emotionally hard, it has to rank as one of the best scores to have ever been composed. I strongly recommend the isolated score option on the excellent Region 1 DVD. It's a far from perfect film for sure (the no battle pay-off at the finale is a great disappointment), but the harking back to old historical days of yore can induce a tingle on the spine, and in that respect the piece delivers handsomely. Just like its leading man ironically enough. 8/10
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★ 6 / 10
Colorful and spectacular adventure was among the first of its kind to be shot on location in Mexico
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Set 16th-century , mainly concerning Spanish nobleman Pedro de Vargas : Tyrone Power forced to flee the wrath of inquisition chief : John Sutton . Along the…
Set 16th-century , mainly concerning Spanish nobleman Pedro de Vargas : Tyrone Power forced to flee the wrath of inquisition chief : John Sutton . Along the way, he's embroiled in continuous adventures , and takes peasant girl Cantana -introducing the fiery Jean Peters to screen- who helped him , and joins Cortez's expedition to Mexico and the search for Aztec riches , eventually participating in the fall of the Aztec Empire ruled by Emperor Moctezuma. Master of Women's Hearts ...Conqueror of a New World ! Here is the full surge of conquest of gold and empire ! My Sword shall make a New World ...your Kiss will make it Paradise !
A slice of 16th-century history about the Spanish colonization of the New World with lots of adventures , fencing , breathtaking duels and old-fashioned pageantry. Regarding Hernan Cortez and its conquest of the Aztec Empire , furthermore the rousing battles scenes should please the action enthusiasts . Very good main cast as Tyrone Power , Cesar Romero and Jean Peters' screen debut . Great support cast with several familiar faces , such as : Lee J Cobb, John Sutton , Alan Mowbray , Thomas Gomez, Barbara Lawrence, George Zucco, Mark Lawrence, Antonio Moreno , Roy Roberts , among others . Cameramen Charles Clarke and Arthur Arling provide a brilliant cinematography that is clarity itself , and filmed largely on location in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Morella, Michoacan, Acapulco , Guerrero, Mexico . And accompanied by a rousing as well as sensitive musical score by maestro Alfred Newman .
The film is freely based on historical events , though the first part dealing with Inquisition pursuit is most fictitious than second one . As the second part regarding Hernan Cortes conquest , reenacting his tumultuous history . As in 1519 , Cuba governor Diego Velazquez trusted him the command an expedition to Yucatan , including 11 ships , 600 soldiers and artillery enough . Arriving in Mexico , he battles local natives , vanquising them and being gifted the India Marina or Malinche who helps him as an interpreter , subsequently founding city of Veracruz and firing the ships to impede the people return to Mexico. Cortez establishes alliances with local kings , making peace with natives submitted by Aztecs , as the Indians Toltecas and Tlaxcaltecas . Later on , Hernan Cortes leads his army to Tenochtitlan to meet Aztec Emperor Moctezuma , but there things go awry .
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