1987 Adventure drama
Germany
1h 51min
Original lang: German
G
When Francisco Manoel de Silva (Klaus Kinski) impregnates the three daughters of his plantation-owning employer, he is sent to West Africa to round up slaves. The irate land baron hopes the cynical and libidinous Francisco will meet certain death in the African jungles at the hands of hostile natives. Francisco instead manages to overthrow a mad monarch and set himself up as king. Despite enslaving the tribe, he shockingly shows signs of humanitarian benevolence.
Directed by | Werner Herzog |
Written by | Werner Herzog |