Captain from Castile

After his family is tortured by the dreaded Spanish Inquisition, Pedro De Vargas swears his revenge. This lush epic swashbuckler chronicles his adventures and sweet vengeance after he joins conquistador Cortez on his historic voyage to the New World. The story was filmed on location in Mexico near an active volcano. Because there was the constant threat of eruptions, shooting was constantly delayed. The exceptional location cinematography and the sweeping score by composer Alfred Newman add much to the already exciting story.