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Aguirre, the Wrath of God
“A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness.”
7.4 / 10• 1972• 1h 35m•NR• German
HistoryAdventureDrama
Storyline
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 & Crew
Klaus Kinski
Don Lope de Aguirre
Lead
Helena Rojo
Inés de Atienza
Del Negro
Brother Gaspar de Carvajal
Ruy Guerra
Don Pedro de Ursúa
Peter Berling
Don Fernando de Guzmán
CR
Cecilia Rivera
Flores, Aguirre's Daughter
Daniel Ades
Perucho
Edward Roland
Okello
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Werner Herzog's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Aguirre, the Wrath of God is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
