Aguirre, the Wrath of God
1972/12/29 (US) | History, Adventure, Drama
A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness.
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.
Werner Herzog
Director
Lead Cast
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
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Cecilia Rivera
Flores, Aguirre's Daughter
Daniel Ades
Perucho
Budget
$ 370,000
Revenue
$ 37,041
Status
Released
Production Company
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
- HR
Crews
Werner Herzog
Producer
Popol Vuh
Original Music Composer
Thomas Mauch
Director of Photography
Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Editor
Herbert Prasch
Sound Designer
Hans Prescher
Producer
Werner Herzog
Writer