The Royal Hunt of the Sun (1969)
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Historical accuracy is cast aside in the film version of Peter Shaffer's play. Fueled by promises of gold, Pizarro (Robert Shaw) and his explorers make a third trip across the treacherous Andes Mountains to Peru. There they meet King Atahuallpa (Christopher Plummer), considered to be a god by his faithful followers. The two leaders overcome their initial mistrust and suspicion, garnering admiration for each other. When the King is sentenced to die, Pizarro tries unsuccessfully to prevent the monarch's death at the hands of gold-hungry explorers. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Starring:
- Robert Shaw, Christopher Plummer, (more)
- Director(s):
- Irving Lerner
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Royal Hunt of the Sun
Historical accuracy is cast aside in the film version of Peter Shaffer's play. Fueled by promises of gold, Pizarro (Robert Shaw) and his explorers make a third trip across the treacherous Andes Mountains to Peru. There they meet King Atahuallpa (Christopher Plummer), considered to be a god by his faithful followers. The two leaders overcome their initial mistrust and suspicion, garnering admiration for each other. When the King is sentenced to die, Pizarro tries unsuccessfully to prevent the monarch's death at the hands of gold-hungry explorers. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 97 mins
Complete Cast of The Royal Hunt of the Sun
- Robert Shaw - Pizarro
- Nigel Davenport - De Soto
- Leonard Whiting - Young Martin
- James Donald - King Carlos V
- Percy Herbert - Diego
- Sam Krauss - Felipillo
- Oscar Alvarez - Rodas
- Christopher Plummer - Atahuallpa
- Michael Craig - Estete
- Andrew Keir - Valverde
- William Marlowe - Candia
- Alexander Davion - De Nizza
- David Bauer - Villac Umu
- Joaquin Parra
- Director(s):
- Irving Lerner
- Writer(s):
- Philip Yordan
- Producer(s):
- Eugene Frenke, Philip Yordan
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G(Suitable for Children)
- Categories:
- Action / Adventure
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