Plot
Fitzcarraldo is an obsessed opera lover who wants to build an opera in the jungle. To accomplish this he first has to make a fortune in the rubber business, and his cunning plan involves hauling an enormous river boat across a small mountain with aid from the local Indians.
Written by
Werner Herzog
Directed by
Werner Herzog
Crew
Production Countries
Peru, Germany
Production Companies
Filmverlag der Autoren, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, Wildlife Films Peru, ZDF, Pro-ject Filmproduktion
Languages
Español, Deutsch, Italiano, English
Awards
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award4 wins & 4 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
42,500
Average Rating
7.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA