Aguirre, the Wrath of God

IMDb 7.5 1972 • 95 min • HistoryAdventureDrama

Director

Werner Herzog

Country

DE

Plot Summary

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.

Top 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
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Peter Berling
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