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Fitzcarraldo (1982)

“Dare to dream the impossible.”

7.6/10 · 928 votes 2h 37m pg AdventureDrama

#8 of 41 films from 1982 #197 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Werner Herzog · Written by Werner Herzog

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Overview

Fitzcarraldo is a dreamer who plans to build an opera house in Iquitos, in the Peruvian Amazon, so, in order to finance his project, he embarks on an epic adventure to collect rubber, a very profitable product, in a remote and unexplored region of the rainforest.

Cast

Klaus Kinskias Fitzcarraldo
Claudia Cardinaleas Molly
José Lewgoyas Don Aquilino
Miguel Ángel Fuentesas Cholo
Paul Hittscheras Orinoco Paul
Huerequeque Enrique Bohórquezas Huerequeque
Grande Oteloas Station Master
Peter Berlingas Opera Manager
David Pérez Espinosaas Campa Chief
Milton Nascimentoas Opera House Blackman
Ruy Polanahas Rubber Baron
Salvador Godínezas Old Missionary
Dieter Milzas Young Missionary
William L. Roseas Notary

Facts

Release dateMarch 2, 1982
Runtime157 min (2h 37m) — longer as the 1982 average of 110 min
GenresAdventure, Drama
LanguageDE
Budget$7,362,000
IMDbtt0083946

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Questions

How long is Fitzcarraldo?
Fitzcarraldo runs 157 minutes (2h 37m), which is long for a adventure — plan for it.
Is Fitzcarraldo worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 928 votes, which places it #8 of 41 films released in 1982 in this index (top 83%) and #197 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Fitzcarraldo?
Fitzcarraldo was directed by Werner Herzog. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Grizzly Man (2005), Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972), Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979).
Who stars in Fitzcarraldo?
Klaus Kinski as Fitzcarraldo; Claudia Cardinale as Molly; José Lewgoy as Don Aquilino; Miguel Ángel Fuentes as Cholo; Paul Hittscher as Orinoco Paul; Huerequeque Enrique Bohórquez as Huerequeque.
What is Fitzcarraldo rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Fitzcarraldo?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/66616.

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