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Aguirre, the Wrath of God(1972)
Status: Released
Date: 1972-12-29
75%
1196 Votes
Time: 1h 35m
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.
Languages: Spanish, Quechua, German.
Countries:
Germany
Budget: $370,000.00
Revenue: $37,041.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Movie: Aguirre, the Wrath of God
Top 10 Billed Cast
Klaus Kinski
Don Lope de Aguirre
Helena Rojo
Inés de Atienza
Del Negro
Brother Gaspar de Carvajal
Ruy Guerra
Don Pedro de Ursúa
Peter Berling
Don Fernando de Guzmán
Daniel Ades
Perucho
Edward Roland
Okello
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