The Royal Hunt of the Sun

Year: 1969

Runtime: 121 mins

Language: English

Director: Irving Lerner

DramaAdventureFaith and religionEpic history and literatureHistorical battles and epic heroism

Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro captures the Inca emperor Atahualpa, demanding a massive hoard of gold for his freedom. As the empire crumbles, Pizarro is torn between his lust for conquest and an emerging sense of honor, forming an unexpected friendship and mutual respect with his captive, amid the fall of a civilization.

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