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.
Released: Dec 29, 1972
Runtime: 95 minutes
Genre: History, Adventure, Drama
Stars: Klaus Kinski, Helena Rojo, Del Negro, Ruy Guerra, Peter Berling, Cecilia Rivera
Crew: Werner Herzog (Director), Herbert Prasch (Sound Designer), Thomas Mauch (Director of Photography), Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus (Editor), Popol Vuh (Original Music Composer), Hans Prescher (Producer)