Conquest (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1971, Conquest is a drama, war and history film directed by Julio Coll, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. La Araucana is a Chilean film based on an epic poem in Spanish about the Spanish conquest of Chile, by Alonso de Ercilla; it is also known in English as The Araucaniad. It is considered the national epic of the Kingdom of Chile and one of the most important works of the Spanish Golden Age
Who’s in it. Conquest stars Elsa Martinelli as Inés de Suárez, Venantino Venantini as Pedro de Valdivia, Pepe Martín as Monsenor Lobo and Elisa Montés as La Coya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Conquest has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Conquest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Conquest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Conquest (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Conquest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Conquest worth watching?
- Conquest holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Conquest?
- Conquest stars Elsa Martinelli, Venantino Venantini, Pepe Martín, Elisa Montés and Eduardo Fajardo.