Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)

7.4/10 95 min History Adventure Drama

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.

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

Claus Biederstaedt

Brother Gaspar de Carvajal (voice) (uncredited)

Christian Brückner

Balthasar (voice) (uncredited)

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