Aguirre, the Wrath of God
“A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness.”
1972•NR•1h 35m•7.4•Released
HistoryAdventureDrama
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.
Director
Werner Herzog
Writer
Werner Herzog
Budget
$0M
Revenue
$0M
Languages
German, Quechua, Spanish
Studio
Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
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
Alejandro Repullés
Gonzalo Pizarro
Claus Biederstaedt
Brother Gaspar de Carvajal (voice) (uncredited)
Lothar Blumhagen
Don Pedro de Ursúa (voice) (uncredited)
Production
Company
Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Company
HR
Producer
Werner Herzog
Producer
Hans Prescher
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