Aguirre, the Wrath of God
1972 • History | Adventure
7.464 (1,110)
Werner Herzog
Director
Werner Herzog
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
December 29, 1972
Duration
95 Min
Language
de
Popularity
15.485
Budget
$370,000
Revenue
$37,041
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.
Cast
Klaus Kinski
Helena Rojo
Del Negro
Ruy Guerra
Peter Berling
Daniel Ades
Edward Roland
Claus Biederstaedt
Christian Brückner
Manfred Lehmann