Aguirre, the Wrath of God

1972 · directed by Werner Herzog

Rating

98/100

Hit

yes

Prestige lists

BFI Top 100, TSPDT 250

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.

Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972), directed by Werner Herzog, rates 98/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Klaus Kinski
• Helena Rojo
• Del Negro
• Ruy Guerra
• Peter Berling
• Cecilia Rivera
• Daniel Ades
• Edward Roland
• Alexandra Cheves
• Armando Polanah

Crew

• Thomas Mauch — Director of Photography
• Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus — Editor
• Popol Vuh — Original Music Composer
• Werner Herzog — Writer

More from Werner Herzog

1. Lessons of Darkness (1992) — 88/100 · TV film, not counted
2. Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997) — 84/100 · hit
3. Stroszek (1977) — 83/100 · hit
4. Grizzly Man (2005) — 82/100 · hit
5. The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974) — 81/100 · hit
6. Land of Silence and Darkness (1971) — 81/100 · hit

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