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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.
Original Release
10/05/1969
US Release
10/05/1969
Cast
Name | Character |
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Robert Shaw | Francisco Pizarro |
Christopher Plummer | Atahualpa / Atahuallpa |
Nigel Davenport | De Soto / Hernando de Soto |
Leonard Whiting | Young Martin |
Michael Craig | Estete |
Andrew Keir | Valverde |
William Marlowe | Candia |
James Donald | Carlos V / King Carlos |
Alexander Davion | De Nizza |
Shmulik Kraus | Felipillo |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Robert Shaw | Francisco Pizarro |
Christopher Plummer | Atahualpa / Atahuallpa |
Nigel Davenport | De Soto / Hernando de Soto |
Leonard Whiting | Young Martin |
Michael Craig | Estete |
Andrew Keir | Valverde |
William Marlowe | Candia |
James Donald | Carlos V / King Carlos |
Alexander Davion | De Nizza |
Shmulik Kraus | Felipillo |
Percy Herbert | Diego |
David Bauer | Villac Umu |
Danny Yordan | Vasca |
Alfredo Porras | Manco |
Joaquín Parra | Mendoza |
José Panizo | Salinas |
Óscar Álvarez | Rodas |
Lisardo De La Inglesia | Domingo |
Robert Rietty | Atahuallpa |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Eugene Frenke | Producer |
Philip Yordan | Producer |