Fitzcarraldo (1982) movie poster

Fitzcarraldo (1982)

"Dare to dream the impossible."
ThumbScore
👍 82%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 77% (RT: 77%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaAdventure

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Runtime
2h 37m
Country
Germany, Peru
Language
German
TMDB Rating
7.6/10 (864 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
77%
Cast
Klaus Kinski as Fitzcarraldo
José Lewgoy as Don Aquilino
Paul Hittscher as Orinoco Paul
Grande Otelo as Station Master
Peter Berling as Opera Manager
Most people think so. 82% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 864 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 77%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Fitzcarraldo was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Fitzcarraldo is a 1982 drama, adventure film directed by Werner Herzog. 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. The film has been rated by 864 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Fitzcarraldo delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Fitzcarraldo (1982) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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