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Rating
7.5/10 (1166 votes)
Popularity3
Runtime1h 35m
Release DateDecember 29, 1972
Budget$370,000
Revenue$37,041

Aguirre, the Wrath of God

A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness.

Overview

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.

Production

Werner Herzog Filmproduktion(DE)
HR(DE)

Status

Released

Original Language

German

Spoken Languages

Quechua, Spanish, German

Age Rating

All Ages

Key Crew

DirectorWerner Herzog
Director of PhotographyThomas Mauch
ProducerHans Prescher
ProducerWerner Herzog
WriterWerner Herzog

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Mark Kermode reviews Aguirre, Wrath of God (1972) | BFI Player

Mark Kermode reviews Aguirre, Wrath of God (1972) | BFI Player

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