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Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972): Cast & Box Office

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Aguirre, the Wrath of God is a 1972 historical drama directed by Werner Herzog, starring Klaus Kinski as Don Lope de Aguirre, Peter Berling and Ruy Guerra. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $37,794 worldwide.

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Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Werner Herzog
Genres
History , Drama , Adventure
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Aguirre, the Wrath of God About?

The premise of Aguirre, the Wrath of God without spoilers.

A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness. Decades after the Inca Empire’s fall, a Spanish expedition under the ruthless Aguirre abandons the Peruvian highlands and sails the Amazon in search of El Dorado. As hardships mount, Aguirre’s men question whether the quest promises wealth or certain death.

Aguirre, the Wrath of God Themes & Keywords

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  • river
  • el dorado
  • conquistador
  • megalomaniac
  • 1560s
  • quest
  • south america
  • amazon river
  • spanish
  • wilderness survival
  • roadboatmovie
  • slave
+38 more
  • river adventure
  • quest adventure
  • 1500s
  • francisco pizarro character
  • expedition
  • journey
  • power
  • peru
  • gold
  • hiking
  • tropical setting
  • cannon fire
  • megalomania
  • insanity
  • llama
  • legend
  • huallaga river
  • catholic
  • andes mountains
  • obsession
  • raft
  • explorer
  • jungle
  • native american
  • based on true story
  • title spoken by character
  • character name in title
  • cult film
  • artistic creation
  • begins with historical notes
  • year 1560
  • conquistador in armor
  • diary
  • mountain trail
  • double halberd
  • river rapids
  • travel
  • god in title
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Cast & crew

Aguirre, the Wrath of God Cast & Characters

Klaus Kinski leads the cast as Don Lope de Aguirre, with Peter Berling as Don Fernando de Guzmán and Ruy Guerra as Don Pedro de Ursúa. Directed by Werner Herzog; 27 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Werner Herzog

More films directed by Werner Herzog, best-rated first: Grizzly Man, Cave of Forgotten Dreams, The White Diamond and Encounters at the End of the World.

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Box office

Aguirre, the Wrath of God Box Office

Aguirre, the Wrath of God grossed $37,794 worldwide.

1972 box office

Worldwide gross

$37.8K

International
$37K
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Aguirre, the Wrath of God Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Aguirre, the Wrath of God.

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Aguirre, the Wrath of God Also Known As

36 alternative titles, including “Aguirre furore di Dio” and “Aguirre, a Cólera dos Deuses”.

Also known as
  • Aguirre furore di Dio
  • Aguirre, a Cólera dos Deuses
  • Aguirre, la ira de Dios
  • Аґірре, гнів Божий
  • Aguirre, hněv Boží
  • Aguirre, la cólera de Dios
  • Агирре, гнев божий
  • Aguirre, a cólera de Deus
  • Aguirre, mânia lui Dumnezeu
  • Aguirre: Kami no Ikari
  • 아귀레
  • 신의 분노
+24 more
  • アギーレ/神の怒り
  • Aguiree
  • Tanrının Qəzəbi
  • Jakten på El Dorado
  • Aguirre, furore di Dio
  • Aguirre, la colère de Dieu
  • 阿基尔,上帝的愤怒
  • Aguirre - Guds vrede
  • Αγκίρε: Η Μάστιγα του Θεού
  • אגירה: זעם האל
  • Агірре, гнів Божий
  • Tanrı'nın Gazabı
  • Aguirre, gniew boży
  • Aguirre, den gale erobrer
  • Агире, гневът Божи
  • Isten haragja
  • Aguirre, hnev boží
  • 天譴
  • Agirė
  • Dievo rūstybė
  • Aguirre, la còlera de Déu
  • Aguirre – jumalan viha
  • Aguirre, gnjev božji
  • Sự Phẫn Nộ Của Thần Linh

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Aguirre, the Wrath of God FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Aguirre, the Wrath of God, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Aguirre, the Wrath of God?

Aguirre, the Wrath of God runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Aguirre, the Wrath of God released?

Aguirre, the Wrath of God was released on December 29, 1972.

Who directed Aguirre, the Wrath of God?

Aguirre, the Wrath of God was directed by Werner Herzog.

More films by Werner Herzog

Who is in the cast of Aguirre, the Wrath of God?

Aguirre, the Wrath of God stars Klaus Kinski as Don Lope de Aguirre, Peter Berling as Don Fernando de Guzmán and Ruy Guerra as Don Pedro de Ursúa, among 27 credited actors.

How much did Aguirre, the Wrath of God make at the box office?

Aguirre, the Wrath of God grossed $37,794 worldwide.

Does Aguirre, the Wrath of God have a post-credit scene?

No. Aguirre, the Wrath of God has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Aguirre, the Wrath of God in?

The original language of Aguirre, the Wrath of God is German.

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