The Royal Hunt of the Sun(1969)
The birth of a hero. The death of an empire. The adventure of a lifetime.
The Royal Hunt of the Sun Synopsis
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.
The Royal Hunt of the Sun (1969) is a adventure and drama film directed by Irving Lerner, released on October 5, 1969 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Robert Shaw, Christopher Plummer, Nigel Davenport and Leonard Whiting. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Irving Lerner
- Writers:
- Peter Shaffer, Philip Yordan
- Producers:
- Eugene Frenke
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Barlow
- Composer:
- Marc Wilkinson
- Production:
- Benmar Productions, The Rank Organisation, Cinema Center Films, Security Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Royal Hunt of the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Shaw
as Francisco Pizarro
Christopher Plummer
as Atahualpa
Nigel Davenport
as De Soto
Leonard Whiting
as Young Martin
Michael Craig
as Estete
Andrew Keir
as Valverde
William Marlowe
as Candia
James Donald
as King Carlos
Alexander Davion
as De Nizza
Shmulik Kraus
as Felipillo
Percy Herbert
as Diego
David Bauer
as Villac Umu
Key crew
Directed by Irving Lerner, written by Peter Shaffer and Philip Yordan, produced by Eugene Frenke.
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The Royal Hunt of the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Royal Hunt of the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Royal Hunt of the Sun?
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The main cast of The Royal Hunt of the Sun (1969) includes Robert Shaw, Christopher Plummer, Nigel Davenport, Leonard Whiting and Michael Craig. The film was directed by Irving Lerner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Royal Hunt of the Sun released?
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The Royal Hunt of the Sun was released on October 5, 1969 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is The Royal Hunt of the Sun worth watching?
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The Royal Hunt of the Sun (1969) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.