Aguirre, the Wrath of God
1972/12/29 • $370,000 • Released • German, Spanish, Quechua
A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness.
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.
Director : Werner Herzog
Casts
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
Daniel Ades
Perucho
Edward Roland
Okello
Claus Biederstaedt
Brother Gaspar de Carvajal (voice) (uncredited)
Christian Brückner
Balthasar (voice) (uncredited)
Manfred Lehmann
Conqueror (voice) (uncredited)
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