Aguirre, the Wrath of God poster
Director Werner Herzog
Writer Werner Herzog

Aguirre, the Wrath of God

Original Title: Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes

Tagline: A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness.

Release Date: 1972-12-29

Duration: 95 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Klaus Kinski
    Don Lope de Aguirre
  • Christian Brückner
    Balthasar (voice) (uncredited)
  • Peter Berling
    Don Fernando de Guzmán
  • Helena Rojo
    Inés de Atienza
  • Claus Biederstaedt
    Brother Gaspar de Carvajal (voice) (uncredited)
  • Manfred Lehmann
    Conqueror (voice) (uncredited)
  • Ruy Guerra
    Don Pedro de Ursúa
  • Daniel Ades
    Perucho
  • Cecilia Rivera
    Flores, Aguirre's Daughter
  • Heinz Theo Branding
    Don Fernando de Guzmán (voice) (uncredited)