Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)
Directed by Werner Herzog · 95 min · History, Adventure, Drama
70.5 TOPICAL score · #736 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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) has a TOPICAL score of 70.5 - ranked 736 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on legacy & cult status and critics, and lowest on cast. It won 0 awards from 1 nomination. Critics: 96% on Rotten Tomatoes · 9/10 critics' average. Audiences: TMDB 7.4/10 (1,310 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 53 languages.
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- Critics96% on Rotten Tomatoes · 9/10 critics' average
- AudienceTMDB 7.4/10 (1,310 ratings)
- Awards0 wins, 1 nomination
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 53 languages
- Still read57,000 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
- Cult statusWikipedia mentions a cult following 5 times
Starring: Klaus Kinski (actor #806), Helena Rojo, Del Negro, Ruy Guerra
“Aguirre was included in Time magazine's "All Time 100 Best Films", compiled by Richard Schickel and Richard Corliss.”
Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 10/10