Conquistador expedition travels down the Amazon to death and madness
Aguirre, the Wrath of God
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.
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Aguirre, the Wrath of God
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 29, 1972
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
History, Adventure, Drama
User Score
75%
Original Title
Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes
Production Companies
Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, HR
Director
Werner Herzog
Budget
$370,000
Revenue
$37,041
Description
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.
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