Ponce de Leon (1986)
Get to know the legendary European explorer with an impossible mission in this retelling of the myth of Ponce de Leon (Michael York). Executive producer Shelley Duvall plays host to viewers young and old alike who are eager to learn about de Leon's search for the fountain of youth. This is no ordinary educational series, however; instead, it's a show infused with good humor, one that mines the absurdity of de Leon's quixotic quest.
Director: Sheldon Larry
Genre: Family
Release Date: November 16, 1986
Cast
- Michael York - Ponce de Leon
- Sally Kellerman - Lucy
- Paul Rodríguez - Julio
- Ruth Westheimer - Mysterious Stranger
- Edward Duke - Rudolpho
- David McCharen - Enrique
- Dominick Brascia - Alfredo
- Warren Berlinger - Herb
- Lewis Arquette - George
- Fisher Stevens - Indian Chief
Screenplay
Music: Van Dyke Parks
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
tall tale
More Films by Director: Sheldon Larry
More Films in Genre: Family
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ponce de Leon about?
- Get to know the legendary European explorer with an impossible mission in this retelling of the myth of Ponce de Leon (Michael York). Executive producer Shelley Duvall plays host to viewers young and old alike who are eager to learn about de Leon's search for the fountain of youth. This is no ordinary educational series, however; instead, it's a show infused with good humor, one that mines the absurdity of de Leon's quixotic quest.
- Who directed Ponce de Leon?
- Ponce de Leon was directed by Sheldon Larry.
- Who stars in Ponce de Leon?
- Ponce de Leon stars Michael York, Sally Kellerman, Paul Rodríguez, Ruth Westheimer, Edward Duke, David McCharen.
- What genre is Ponce de Leon?
- Ponce de Leon is a Family film.