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Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972)

7.5 IMDb 96% RT
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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.

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Shout! Factory · 4K + Blu-ray

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Runtime

1 hour and 35 minutes (95 minutes)

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Editor's Notes

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A-Tier Shout Factory 4K. Werner Herzog dragging a cast through the Amazon jungle, now in HDR. The behind-the-scenes stories are almost as famous as the film itself.

noted Apr 8, 2026

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