Review of Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972) by Stratos E — 07 Jun 2008

WHAT A MOVIE! KINSKI RULES. POPOL VUH SOUNDTRACK... WHAT AN OUTWORDLY EXPERIENCE THIS MOVIE IS !!! MUST SEE NOW !!!

This review of Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972) was written by Stratos E on 07 Jun 2008.

Aguirre, the Wrath of God has generally received very positive reviews.

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