Aguirre, the Wrath of God

Aguirre, the Wrath of God

1972 · 1h35 · Film

Directed by Werner Herzog

Starring Klaus Kinski, Helena Rojo, Del Negro, Ruy Guerra, Peter Berling, Cecilia Rivera, Daniel Ades, Edward Roland, Alexandra Cheves, Armando Polanah

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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.

Original title
Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes
Original language
German
Screenplay
Werner Herzog
Music
Popol Vuh
Cinematography
Thomas Mauch
Cast
Ruy Guerra, Peter Berling, Cecilia Rivera, Daniel Ades, Edward Roland, Alexandra Cheves, Armando Polanah, Daniel Farfán, Julio E. Martínez

Updated July 22, 2026

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