Burden of Dreams(1982)
Burden of Dreams Synopsis
The Amazon rain forest, 1979. The crew of Fitzcarraldo (1982), a film directed by German director Werner Herzog, soon finds itself with problems related to casting, tribal struggles and accidents, among many other setbacks; but nothing compared to dragging a huge steamboat up a mountain, while Herzog embraces the path of a certain madness to make his vision come true.
Burden of Dreams (1982) is a documentary film directed by Les Blank, released on October 1, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Candace Laughlin, Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski and Claudia Cardinale. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 157 ratings.
- Director:
- Les Blank
- Writers:
- Michael Goodwin
- Producers:
- Les Blank
- Cinematographer:
- Les Blank
- Production:
- Flower Films
- Status:
- Released
Burden of Dreams (1982) Trailer
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Burden of Dreams Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Candace Laughlin
Candace Laughlin
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Werner Herzog
as Self - Filmmaker
Klaus Kinski
as Self - Actor
Claudia Cardinale
as Self - Actress
- Alfredo de Río Tambo
Alfredo de Río Tambo
as Self
- Ángela Reina
Ángela Reina
as Self
- Carmen Correa
Carmen Correa
as Self
- Elia de Río Ene
Elia de Río Ene
as Self
David Pérez Espinosa
as Self - Actor
Miguel Ángel Fuentes
as Self - Actor
- Mariano Gagnon
Mariano Gagnon
as Self - Missionary
Paul Hittscher
as Self - Actor
Key crew
Directed by Les Blank, written by Michael Goodwin, produced by Les Blank.
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Burden of Dreams Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 157 ratings.
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Burden of Dreams – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Burden of Dreams online?
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Burden of Dreams (1982) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Burden of Dreams?
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The main cast of Burden of Dreams (1982) includes Candace Laughlin, Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale and Alfredo de Río Tambo. The film was directed by Les Blank. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Burden of Dreams released?
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Burden of Dreams was released on October 1, 1982 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Burden of Dreams worth watching?
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Burden of Dreams (1982) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 157 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Burden of Dreams?
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