Fitzcarraldo (1982)
German and Spanish drama film directed by Werner Herzog
Fitzcarraldo has a runtime of 2 hours 35 minutes (155 min). In the US it is rated PG. The German film released in 1982. It is directed by Werner Herzog and stars Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale and José Lewgoy.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Cast
- Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, José Lewgoy, Grande Otelo, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Peter Berling, Milton Nascimento, Veriano Luchetti
- Cinematography
- Thomas Mauch
- Editing
- Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
- Music
- Florian Fricke
- Written by
- Werner Herzog
- Produced by
- Werner Herzog, Lucki Stipetić
- Production
- ZDF
- Distribution
- Filmverlag der Autoren, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
Box office, awards and more
- Set in
- Brazil, Peru, Ucayali River, Pachitea River
- Filmed in
- Peru
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 1982
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Fitzcarraldo?
Fitzcarraldo has a runtime of 2 hours 35 minutes, or 155 min.
When did Fitzcarraldo release?
Fitzcarraldo released in 1982.
Who directed Fitzcarraldo?
Fitzcarraldo is directed by Werner Herzog.
Who is in the cast of Fitzcarraldo?
The cast of Fitzcarraldo includes Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, José Lewgoy, Grande Otelo, Jean-Claude Dreyfus and Peter Berling.
Where can I watch Fitzcarraldo online?
Fitzcarraldo streams on Netflix.
What is Fitzcarraldo rated in the US?
Fitzcarraldo is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
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