Aguirre, the Wrath of God
A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness.
History
Adventure
Drama
Overview
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1972-12-29
Runtime:
1h 35m
Director:
Werner Herzog
Writer:
Werner Herzog
Top Cast
Klaus Kinski
Don Lope de Aguirre
Helena Rojo
Inés de Atienza
Del Negro
Brother Gaspar de Carvajal
Ruy Guerra
Don Pedro de Ursúa
Peter Berling
Don Fernando de Guzmán
Cecilia Rivera
Flores, Aguirre's Daughter
Daniel Ades
Perucho
Edward Roland
Okello
Alexandra Cheves
Armando Polanah
Armando
Daniel Farfán
Julio E. Martínez
Official Videos
Mark Kermode reviews Aguirre, Wrath of God (1972) | BFI Player
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