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… More 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
- Directed By
- Christopher Plummer, Irving Lerner
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics
G,
- In Theaters
- May 1, 1969 Wide
- Studio
- Simitar
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Cast
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Robert Shaw
as Pizarro
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Christopher Plummer
as Atahuallpa
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Nigel Davenport
as De Soto
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Michael Craig
as Estete
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Leonard Whiting
as Young Martin
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Andrew Keir
as Valverde
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James Donald
as King Carlos V
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William Marlowe
as Candia
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Percy Herbert
as Diego
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Alexander Davion
as De Nizza
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Sam Krauss
as Felipillo
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David Bauer
as Villac Umu
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Óscar Álvarez
as Rodas
- Joaquin Parra
