Burden of Dreams (1982): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Burden of Dreams
Director: Les Blank
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1982
Duration: 97 min
Cast: Candace Laughlin, Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale, Alfredo de Río Tambo

What Burden of Dreams Is About

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.

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What is Burden of Dreams about?

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.

Where can I watch Burden of Dreams?

Burden of Dreams is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Burden of Dreams?

Burden of Dreams runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).

When did Burden of Dreams come out?

Burden of Dreams was released in 1982.

Who directed Burden of Dreams?

Burden of Dreams was directed by Les Blank.

Who stars in Burden of Dreams?

Burden of Dreams stars Candace Laughlin, Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski, Claudia Cardinale.

What is Burden of Dreams's rating?

Burden of Dreams holds 7.9/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 78 out of 100.