Aguirre, the Wrath of God

Name: Aguirre, the Wrath of God
Genre: Drama, History, Adventure
Released: 1972-12-29
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 7.4

A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness.

1h 35m Spanish, German, Quechua

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Aguirre, the Wrath of God

A breathtaking journey into the heart of darkness.

1h 35m Spanish, German, Quechua

★ #27,429 Drama History Adventure

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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.

Director Werner Herzog

Writer Werner Herzog

Budget $370,000

Revenue $37,041

Net Return -$332,959

Performance 0.10x budget

Net Loss

0x 1.0x (Budget) 2.5x (Est. Break-even)

* Movies typically require ~2.5x budget in ticket sales to cover marketing and theater splits.