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Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes (1972)

93 min  -  Adventure | Biography | Drama  -   3 April 1977 (USA)
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In the 16th century, the ruthless and insane Aguirre leads a Spanish expedition in search of El Dorado.

Director:

Werner Herzog

Writer:

Werner Herzog

Stars:

Klaus Kinski, Ruy Guerra and Helena Rojo
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Cast

Cast overview:
Klaus Kinski ...
Helena Rojo Helena Rojo ...
Del Negro Del Negro ...
Ruy Guerra Ruy Guerra ...
Peter Berling Peter Berling ...
Cecilia Rivera Cecilia Rivera ...
Daniel Ades Daniel Ades ...
Edward Roland Edward Roland ...
Alejandro Chavez Alejandro Chavez
Armando Polanah Armando Polanah ...
Daniel Farfán Daniel Farfán
Julio E. Martínez Julio E. Martínez
Alejandro Repullés Alejandro Repullés ...
Indianern der Kooperative Lauramarca Indianern der Kooperative Lauramarca
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Storyline

A few decades after the destruction of the Inca empire, a Spanish expedition leaves the mountains of Peru and goes down the Amazon river in search of gold and wealth. Soon, they come across great difficulties and Don Aguirres, a ruthless man who cares only about riches, becomes their leader. But will his quest lead them to "the golden city", or to certain destruction? Written by Chris Makrozahopoulos <makzax@hotmail.com>  

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Spanish | Expedition | River | Amazon River | Power  | See more »

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A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness. See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Biography | Drama | History

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Details

Country:

West Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Aguirre: The Wrath of God See more »

Filming Locations:

Aguaruna Lands, Peru See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$370,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, Hessischer Rundfunk (HR) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

The complete crew comprised only eight people. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The raft caught in the whirlpool was circling all the time during the first day, but in the second day it stands still. See more »

Quotes

Don Lope de Aguirre: Perucho, don't you think the cannon might be a little bit rusty?
Perucho: It might.
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Connections

Spoofed in Herzog: The Wrath of Klaus (2012) See more »

Soundtracks

"Aguirre, Der Zorn Gottes (Lacrime Di Re)"
Written by Florian Fricke
Performed by Popol Vuh
Published by Edition Intro Meisel
Courtesy of Gammarock Music See more »