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Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)

Movie ★ 7.4 95 min

History Adventure Drama

A few decades after the destruction of the Inca Empire, a Spanish expedition led by the infamous Aguirre leaves the mountains of Peru and goes down the Amazon River in search of the lost city of El Dorado. When great difficulties arise, Aguirre’s men start to wonder whether their quest will lead them to prosperity or certain death.

Werner Herzog Director Werner Herzog Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 29, 1972
Runtime
95 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$370,000
Box office
$37,041
IMDb
tt0068182
Language
, Quechua,

Themes

Cast

Klaus Kinski Klaus Kinski Don Lope de Aguirre Helena Rojo Helena Rojo Inés de Atienza Del Negro Del Negro Brother Gaspar de Carvajal Ruy Guerra Ruy Guerra Don Pedro de Ursúa Peter Berling Peter Berling Don Fernando de Guzmán Cecilia Rivera Flores, Aguirre's Daughter Daniel Ades Daniel Ades Perucho Edward Roland Edward Roland Okello Alexandra Cheves Armando Polanah Armando Daniel Farfán Julio E. Martínez Alejandro Repullés Gonzalo Pizarro Claus Biederstaedt Claus Biederstaedt Brother Gaspar de Carvajal (voice) (uncredited) Lothar Blumhagen Don Pedro de Ursúa (voice) (uncredited) Heinz Theo Branding Don Fernando de Guzmán (voice) (uncredited) Christian Brückner Christian Brückner Balthasar (voice) (uncredited) Michael Chevalier Conqueror Being Beheaded (voice) (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Aguirre, the Wrath of God about?
A few decades after the destruction of the Inca Empire, a Spanish expedition led by the infamous Aguirre leaves the mountains of Peru and goes down the Amazon River in search of the lost city of El Dorado. When great difficulties arise, Aguirre’s men start to wonder whether their quest will lead them to prosperity or certain death.
Who directed Aguirre, the Wrath of God?
Aguirre, the Wrath of God was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Aguirre, the Wrath of God?
Aguirre, the Wrath of God stars Klaus Kinski, Helena Rojo, Del Negro, Ruy Guerra.
When was Aguirre, the Wrath of God released?
Aguirre, the Wrath of God is a 1972 history, adventure, drama film.
Where can I watch Aguirre, the Wrath of God?
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