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Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)

“A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness.”

7.4/10 · 1,295 votes 1h 35m nr ActionAdventureDramaHistory

#9 of 22 films from 1972 #344 of 2168 in action

Directed by Werner Herzog · Written by Werner Herzog

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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 Kinskias Don Lope de Aguirre
Helena Rojoas Inés de Atienza
Del Negroas Brother Gaspar de Carvajal
Ruy Guerraas Don Pedro de Ursúa
Peter Berlingas Don Fernando de Guzmán
Cecilia Riveraas Flores, Aguirre's Daughter
Daniel Adesas Perucho
Edward Rolandas Okello
Alexandra Cheves
Armando Polanahas Armando
Daniel Farfán
Julio E. Martínez
Alejandro Repullésas Gonzalo Pizarro
Claus Biederstaedtas Brother Gaspar de Carvajal (voice) (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateDecember 29, 1972
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) — shorter as the 1972 average of 110 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Drama, History
Original titleAguirre, der Zorn Gottes
LanguageDE
Budget$370,000
Box office$37,041 (0.1× budget)
IMDbtt0068182

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Questions

How long is Aguirre, the Wrath of God?
Aguirre, the Wrath of God runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is Aguirre, the Wrath of God worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 1,295 votes, which places it #9 of 22 films released in 1972 in this index (top 64%) and #344 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Aguirre, the Wrath of God?
Aguirre, the Wrath of God was directed by Werner Herzog. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Fitzcarraldo (1982), Grizzly Man (2005), Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979).
Who stars in Aguirre, the Wrath of God?
Klaus Kinski as Don Lope de Aguirre; Helena Rojo as Inés de Atienza; Del Negro as Brother Gaspar de Carvajal; Ruy Guerra as Don Pedro de Ursúa; Peter Berling as Don Fernando de Guzmán; Cecilia Rivera as Flores, Aguirre's Daughter.
What is Aguirre, the Wrath of God rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Aguirre, the Wrath of God?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/122059.

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