Fitzcarraldo
"Dare to dream the impossible."
Originally released in 1982. Fitzcarraldo is a drama/adventure film. directed by Werner Herzog. With a runtime of 2h 37m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, and José Lewgoy
Synopsis
Fitzcarraldo is a dreamer who plans to build an opera house in Iquitos, in the Peruvian Amazon, so, in order to finance his project, he embarks on an epic adventure to collect rubber, a very profitable product, in a remote and unexplored region of the rainforest.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 2, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
2h 37m
157 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (844 votes)
Budget
$7.4M
Production budget
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Klaus Kinski
as Fitzcarraldo
Claudia Cardinale
as Molly
José Lewgoy
as Don Aquilino
Miguel Ángel Fuentes
as Cholo
Paul Hittscher
as Orinoco Paul
Huerequeque Enrique Bohórquez
as Huerequeque
Grande Otelo
as Station Master
Peter Berling
as Opera Manager
David Pérez Espinosa
as Campa Chief
Milton Nascimento
as Opera House Blackman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Budget
- $7,362,000
Production Companies
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
- Pro-ject Filmproduktion
- ZDF
- Wildlife Films Peru
- Filmverlag der Autoren
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fitzcarraldo about?
Fitzcarraldo is a dreamer who plans to build an opera house in Iquitos, in the Peruvian Amazon, so, in order to finance his project, he embarks on an epic adventure to collect rubber, a very profit...
Who directed Fitzcarraldo?
Fitzcarraldo was directed by Werner Herzog.
How long is Fitzcarraldo?
Fitzcarraldo has a runtime of 2 hours and 37 minutes (157 minutes total).
When was Fitzcarraldo released?
Fitzcarraldo was released on March 2, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fitzcarraldo?
The main cast of Fitzcarraldo includes Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, José Lewgoy, Miguel Ángel Fuentes, Paul Hittscher.
Is Fitzcarraldo worth watching?
Fitzcarraldo has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 844 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.