Aguirre, the Wrath of God 1972

Name: Aguirre, the Wrath of God
Genre: History, Adventure, Drama
Released: 1972-12-29
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Klaus Kinski, Helena Rojo, Del Negro, Ruy Guerra, Peter Berling

“A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness.”

Status: Released
Runtime: 95 minutes
Director: Werner Herzog
Networks: Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, HR

★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 NR HistoryAdventureDrama Released

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Aguirre, the Wrath of God is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under History, Adventure, Drama.

Type: Film
Year: 1972
Status: Released
Runtime: 95 minutes
Release date: Dec 29, 1972
Studios: Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, HR
Genres: History, Adventure, Drama
Updated: Sep 9, 2026

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Rating: ★ TMDB users: 7.4/10
Episode runtime: ~95 minutes
Status: Released
Networks: Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, HR

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Aguirre, the Wrath of God is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under History, Adventure, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, HR. Current status: Released.

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“A Spanish expedition searches for El Dorado down the Amazon River.”

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directed by werner herzog
starring klaus kinski
acclaimed historical drama

Keep in mind

features difficult journey themes
may feel slow for some viewers

Watch it if you enjoy historical adventure dramas directed by werner herzog.

The film deals with intense historical expedition themes and difficulties.

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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

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Cecilia Rivera Flores, Aguirre's Daughter

Daniel Ades Perucho

Edward Roland Okello

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Alexandra Cheves

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Armando Polanah Armando

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Daniel Farfán

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Julio E. Martínez

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When was Aguirre, the Wrath of God released?

The film was released in the 1970s.

Who directed the film?

Werner Herzog directed Aguirre, the Wrath of God.

Who stars in the movie?

The film stars Klaus Kinski among others.

What is the plot about?

A Spanish expedition goes down the Amazon River in search of El Dorado.

What genres does the film belong to?

It is classified under history, adventure, and drama.

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