Aguirre, the Wrath of God

Name: Aguirre, the Wrath of God
Genre: History, Adventure, Drama
Released: 1972
Cast: Klaus Kinski, Helena Rojo, Del Negro, Ruy Guerra, Peter Berling

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.

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