German filmmaker Werner Herzog has never done anything by halves. When Herzog tackled Fitzcarraldo, the story of an obsessed impresario (Klaus Kinski) whose foremost desire in life is to bring both Enrico Caruso and an opera house to the deepest jungles of South America, the director boldly embarked on the same journey, disdaining studios, process shots, and special effects throughout. The highlight of the story is Fizcarraldo's Herculean effort to haul a 300-plus ton steamship over the mountains. No trickery was used in ...
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German filmmaker Werner Herzog has never done anything by halves. When Herzog tackled Fitzcarraldo, the story of an obsessed impresario (Klaus Kinski) whose foremost desire in life is to bring both Enrico Caruso and an opera house to the deepest jungles of South America, the director boldly embarked on the same journey, disdaining studios, process shots, and special effects throughout. The highlight of the story is Fizcarraldo's Herculean effort to haul a 300-plus ton steamship over the mountains. No trickery was used in filming this grueling sequence, and stories still persist of disgruntled South American film technicians awaiting the opportunity to strangle Herzog if he ever sets foot on their land again. In the end, Herzog proved to be as driven and single-purposed as his protagonist, and it is the audience's knowledge of this that adds to the excitement of Fitzcarraldo. Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Milton Nascimento, David Pérez Espinosa, Peter Berling, Grande Otelo, Huerequeque Enrique Bohorquez, Paul Hittscher, Miguel... Very good. 1999 Run time: 158. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Fair. May have light surface scratches. Case and cover artwork are included but their condition may vary. If applicable: Digital copy or ultraviolet codes may be expired or not included. Slipcover may not be included.
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Milton Nascimento, David Pérez Espinosa, Peter Berling, Grande Otelo, Huerequeque Enrique Bohorquez, Paul Hittscher, Miguel... Very good. 1999 Run time: 158. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Claudia Cardinale, Klaus Kinski. New. 1982 Run time: 158. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
A VHS, not a book. One of Werner Herzog's great team efforts with Kinski. Watch this on a BIG screen for immense satisfaction. Kinski almost was killed filming the river rapids scene. Incredible realism - NO phony digital Hollywood garbage.
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