The Royal Hunt of the Sun (1969)

Name: The Royal Hunt of the Sun
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Released: 1969
Duration: 121 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Robert Shaw, Christopher Plummer, Nigel Davenport, Leonard Whiting, Michael Craig

2h 1m United Kingdom, United States of America

Adventure Drama

Plot

Spanish explorer Pizarro seizes Atahualpa, the revered Inca leader, vowing to release him in exchange for a vast treasure of gold. However, as their relationship deepens into one of mutual respect and camaraderie, Pizarro grapples with conflicting emotions. His ambition for glory clashes with an emerging sense of honor, leading him to question the morality of his quest. The story explores themes of power, friendship, and the complexities of human connection amidst the backdrop of conquest and cultural clash.

Cast

Robert Shaw Christopher Plummer Nigel Davenport Leonard Whiting Michael Craig Andrew Keir William Marlowe James Donald Alexander Davion Shmulik Kraus Percy Herbert David Bauer Danny Yordan Anfredo Porras Joaquín Parra