Cobra Verde (2007): Ratings & Plot
Cobra Verde is a 2007 adventure drama directed by Werner Herzog. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Original language
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German - Studio
- 518 Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cobra Verde About?
The premise of Cobra Verde without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A compelling adventure film, Klaus Kinski portrays Francisco Manoel da Silva, a resourceful Brazilian seeking fortune in West Africa. He employs both shrewdness and charisma while navigating the region’s intricate power dynamics. Initially involved in the slave trade, Francisco’s ambitions lead him to a surprising contest for royal authority, exchanging plantation chains for the trappings of a king.
The Director of Cobra Verde
Directed by Werner Herzog.
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Director Werner Herzog
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.
Cobra Verde Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cobra Verde 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 7.6
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Cobra Verde Plot Summary
What happens in Cobra Verde from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the late 19th century, we meet Francisco Manoel da Silva, portrayed by Klaus Kinski, a hedonistic Brazilian rancher forced into labor at a gold mining company after drought devastates his ranch. His troubling realization of being financially exploited leads him to a shocking act—he murders his boss and becomes an outlaw known as Cobra Verde (or Green Snake), gaining notoriety as the most brutal bandit in the sertão.
Full summary
The whole story of Cobra Verde, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Cobra Verde?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cobra Verde FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Cobra Verde, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cobra Verde?
Cobra Verde runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Cobra Verde released?
Cobra Verde was released on March 23, 2007.
Who directed Cobra Verde?
Cobra Verde was directed by Werner Herzog.
More films by Werner Herzog How is Cobra Verde rated?
Cobra Verde has 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic.
Does Cobra Verde have a post-credit scene?
No. Cobra Verde has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Cobra Verde in?
The original language of Cobra Verde is German.
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