Cobra Verde
1987, German. Directed by Werner Herzog.
A fearsome 19th century bandit, Cobra Verde cuts a swath through Brazil until he arrives at the sugar plantation of Don Octávio Countinho. Not knowing that his new guest is the notorious bandit and impressed by his ruthless ways, Don Octávio hires Cobra Verde to oversee his slaves. But when Cobra Verde impregnates Don Octávio’s three daughters, the incensed plantation owner exiles the outlaw to Africa where he is expected to reopen the slave trade. Following his trans-Atlantic journey, Cobra Verde exploits tribal conflicts to commandeer an abandoned fortress and whips an army of naked warriors into a frenzied bloodlust as he vies for survival.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 172 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Cobra Verde
Cobra Verde is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Werner HerzogDirector
- Klaus KinskiFrancisco Manoel da Silva aka Cobra Verde
- King AmpawTaparica
- José LewgoyDon Octavio Coutinho
- Salvatore BasileCaptain Fraternidade
- Peter BerlingBernabé
- Guillermo CoronelEuclides
- Nana Agyefi Kwame IIBossa Ahadee
- Nana Fedu AbodoYovogan
- Kofi YerenkyiBakoko
- Kwesi FaseKankpe
- Benito StefanelliPedro Vicente
- Cego OliveiraHimself
Details
- Released
- 3 December 1987
- Country
- Germany, Ghana
- Written by
- Werner Herzog
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What Cobra Verde is based on
Cobra Verde is based on The Viceroy of Ouidah (1980) by Bruce Chatwin, published by Jonathan Cape.
1980
The Viceroy of Ouidah
By Bruce Chatwin
Published by Jonathan Cape
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Cobra Verde: quick answers
Is Cobra Verde worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 172 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cobra Verde?
Cobra Verde runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Cobra Verde have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cobra Verde. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cobra Verde parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Cobra Verde yet.
Which OTT platform is Cobra Verde on?
Cobra Verde is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cobra Verde?
If you liked Cobra Verde, try The Bounty, Fitzcarraldo, Woyzeck.
Who directed Cobra Verde?
Cobra Verde (1987) was directed by Werner Herzog and stars Klaus Kinski, King Ampaw, José Lewgoy.
What is Cobra Verde based on?
Cobra Verde is based on The Viceroy of Ouidah (1980) by Bruce Chatwin, published by Jonathan Cape.