Burden of Dreams
1982, English. Directed by Les Blank.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Les BlankDirector
- Candace LaughlinSelf - Narrator (voice)
- Werner HerzogSelf - Filmmaker
- Klaus KinskiSelf - Actor
- Claudia CardinaleSelf - Actress
- Alfredo de Río TamboSelf
- Ángela ReinaSelf
- Carmen CorreaSelf
- Elia de Río EneSelf
- David Pérez EspinosaSelf - Actor
- Miguel Ángel FuentesSelf - Actor
- Mariano GagnonSelf - Missionary
- Paul HittscherSelf - Actor
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1982
- Country
- Peru, United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Goodwin
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Burden of Dreams: quick answers
Is Burden of Dreams worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 160 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Burden of Dreams?
Burden of Dreams runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Burden of Dreams have a post-credits scene?
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Burden of Dreams parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Burden of Dreams on?
Burden of Dreams isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Burden of Dreams?
If you liked Burden of Dreams, try Making 'The Shining', Lost in La Mancha, They'll Love Me When I'm Dead.
Who directed Burden of Dreams?
Burden of Dreams (1982) was directed by Les Blank and stars Candace Laughlin, Werner Herzog, Klaus Kinski.