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Aguirre, the Wrath of God

(1972)
7.8 PixlRun
A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness.
Country Germany
Original language German, Quechua, Spanish
Runtime 1h 35min
Premiere 1972-12-29
MPAA rating Not Rated
Director Werner Herzog
Cinematography Thomas Mauch
Editor Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Producers Werner Herzog, Hans Prescher
Production Werner Herzog Filmproduktion · HR

All cast & crew

Cinematography
Thomas Mauch
Editor
Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Producers
Werner Herzog, Hans Prescher

Photos

Awards summary

4 wins & 3 nominations total

Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Aguirre, the Wrath of God?
Werner Herzog directed Aguirre, the Wrath of God in 1972.
What is the IMDb rating?
Aguirre, the Wrath of God has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 from 67,422 votes.
Where can I watch Aguirre, the Wrath of God?
Aguirre, the Wrath of God is available on fuboTV, Philo, History Vault.
How long is Aguirre, the Wrath of God?
Aguirre, the Wrath of God has a runtime of 1h 35min (95 minutes).

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