Aguirre, The Wrath of God

– A few decades after the destruction of the Inca empire, a Spanish expedition leaves the mountains of..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
8.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 35 Minutes
Release Year:
1972
Original Name:
Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes
Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972) - Also known as Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes

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 Aguirre, 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?

Release Date:

03 Apr 1977

Language:

English, Quechua, Spanish, German

MPAA Content-Rating:
Not Rated

Director:

Werner Herzog

Writer:

Werner Herzog

Main Actors:

Klaus Kinski, Helena Rojo, Del Negro, Ruy Guerra

Plot:

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?

Awards:

4 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

New Yorker Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
98%