Burden of Dreams
Originally released in 1982. Burden of Dreams is a documentary film. directed by Les Blank.
Starring Candace Laughlin, Werner Herzog, and Klaus Kinski
Synopsis
The Amazon rain forest, 1979. The crew of Fitzcarraldo (1982), a film directed by German director Werner Herzog, soon finds itself with problems related to casting, tribal struggles and accidents, among many other setbacks; but nothing compared to dragging a huge steamboat up a mountain, while Herzog embraces the path of a certain madness to make his vision come true.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (145 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Peru
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Candace Laughlin
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Werner Herzog
as Self - Filmmaker
Klaus Kinski
as Self - Actor
Claudia Cardinale
as Self - Actress
Alfredo de Río Tambo
as Self
Ángela Reina
as Self
Carmen Correa
as Self
Elia de Río Ene
as Self
David Pérez Espinosa
as Self - Actor
Miguel Ángel Fuentes
as Self - Actor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Flower Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burden of Dreams about?
The Amazon rain forest, 1979. The crew of Fitzcarraldo (1982), a film directed by German director Werner Herzog, soon finds itself with problems related to casting, tribal struggles and accidents, ...
Who directed Burden of Dreams?
Burden of Dreams was directed by Les Blank.
How long is Burden of Dreams?
Burden of Dreams has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Burden of Dreams released?
Burden of Dreams was released on October 1, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Burden of Dreams?
The main cast of Burden of Dreams includes Candace Laughlin, Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Alfredo de Río Tambo.
Is Burden of Dreams worth watching?
Burden of Dreams has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 145 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.