Movie·1969·2h 1m
The Royal Hunt of the Sun
The birth of a hero. The death of an empire. The adventure of a lifetime.
Directed By
Irving Lerner
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
The Spanish explorer Pizarro captures the Inca god-chief Atahualpa and promises to free him upon the delivery of a hoard of gold. But Pizarro finds himself torn between his desire for conquest and his sense of honor after friendship and respect develops between captive and captor.
Written By
Peter Shaffer, Philip Yordan
Producer
Eugene Frenke
Cinematography
Roger Barlow
Music
Marc Wilkinson
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Robert Shaw
Francisco Pizarro
Christopher Plummer
Atahualpa
Nigel Davenport
De Soto
Leonard Whiting
Young Martin
Michael Craig
Estete
Andrew Keir
Valverde
William Marlowe
Candia
James Donald
King Carlos
Alexander Davion
De Nizza
Shmulik Kraus
Felipillo
Percy Herbert
Diego
David Bauer
Villac Umu
Danny Yordan
Vasca
Anfredo Porras
Manco
Joaquín Parra
Mendoza
José Panizo
Salinas
Óscar Álvarez
Rodas
Lisardo De La Inglesia
Domingo
// crew
Crew
Peter Shaffer
Writer
Irving Lerner
Director
Eugene Frenke
Producer
Philip Yordan
Screenplay
Marc Wilkinson
Original Music Composer
Roger Barlow
Director of Photography
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