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Aguirre, the Wrath of God

1972 Film Synopsis & Plot Summary

7.5/10

Rating

95 min

Runtime

1972

Release Year

Werner Herzog

Director

Cast

Klaus Kinski, Helena Rojo, Del Negro, Ruy Guerra, Peter Berling

Quick 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.

Full Plot Summary of Aguirre, the Wrath of God

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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