Aguirre, the Wrath of God
"A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness."
Originally released in 1972. Aguirre, the Wrath of God is a history/adventure film. directed by Werner Herzog.
Starring Klaus Kinski, Helena Rojo, and Del Negro
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
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
Daniel Ades
as Perucho
Edward Roland
as Okello
Alexandra Cheves
Armando Polanah
as Armando
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Budget
- $370,000
- Revenue
- $37,041
Production Companies
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
- HR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aguirre, the Wrath of God about?
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...
Who directed Aguirre, the Wrath of God?
Aguirre, the Wrath of God was directed by Werner Herzog.
How long is Aguirre, the Wrath of God?
Aguirre, the Wrath of God has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Aguirre, the Wrath of God released?
Aguirre, the Wrath of God was released on December 29, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Aguirre, the Wrath of God?
The main cast of Aguirre, the Wrath of God includes Klaus Kinski, Helena Rojo, Del Negro, Ruy Guerra, Peter Berling.
Is Aguirre, the Wrath of God worth watching?
Aguirre, the Wrath of God has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,199 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.