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Fitzcarraldo

PG19822h 37mWerner Herzog
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 78%

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"Dare to dream the impossible."

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.

DramaAdventure
PeruPlantationAmbitionAmazon RainforestSteamboatSouth AmericaOpera HouseRiverboatQuest19th Century

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fitzcarraldo (1982) 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 profitable product, in a remote and unexplored region of the rainforest.

Who stars in Fitzcarraldo?

Fitzcarraldo stars Klaus Kinski (Fitzcarraldo), Claudia Cardinale (Molly), José Lewgoy (Don Aquilino), Miguel Ángel Fuentes (Cholo), Paul Hittscher (Orinoco Paul). The film was directed by Werner Herzog.

How long is Fitzcarraldo?

Fitzcarraldo has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1982. It is rated PG.

Is Fitzcarraldo worth watching?

Fitzcarraldo holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 78. Fans of Drama, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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