The Royal Hunt of the Sun
“The birth of a hero. The death of an empire. The adventure of a lifetime.”
Synopsis
The Spanish explorer Pizarro captures the Inca god-chief Atahualpa and promises to free him upon the delivery of a hoard of gold. But Pizarro finds himself torn between his desire for conquest and his sense of honor after friendship and respect develops between captive and captor.
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Robert Shaw
Francisco Pizarro
Christopher Plummer
Atahualpa
Nigel Davenport
De Soto
Leonard Whiting
Young Martin
Michael Craig
Estete
Andrew Keir
Valverde
William Marlowe
Candia
James Donald
King Carlos
Alexander Davion
De Nizza
Shmulik Kraus
Felipillo
Percy Herbert
Diego
David Bauer
Villac Umu
Danny Yordan
Vasca
Anfredo Porras
Manco
Joaquín Parra
Mendoza
José Panizo
Salinas
Óscar Álvarez
Rodas
Lisardo De La Inglesia
Domingo
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Lerner
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Yordan
- Original Score
- Marc Wilkinson
- Original Title
- The Royal Hunt of the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Benmar Productions, The Rank Organisation, Cinema Center Films, Security Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Lerner
Philip Yordan, Peter Shaffer
Marc Wilkinson
Roger Barlow
Eugene Frenke
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Shaffer
Writer
Irving Lerner
Director
Anthony Powell
Costume Design
Eugene Frenke
Producer
Philip Yordan
Screenplay
Marc Wilkinson
Original Music Composer
Roger Barlow
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Royal Hunt of the Sun
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What is The Royal Hunt of the Sun about?
The Spanish explorer Pizarro captures the Inca god-chief Atahualpa and promises to free him upon the delivery of a hoard of gold. But Pizarro finds himself torn between his desire for conquest and his sense of honor after friendship and respect develops between captive and captor.
Who directed The Royal Hunt of the Sun?
The Royal Hunt of the Sun was directed by Irving Lerner.
Who stars in The Royal Hunt of the Sun?
The principal cast of The Royal Hunt of the Sun includes Robert Shaw, Christopher Plummer, Nigel Davenport, Leonard Whiting, Michael Craig.
When was The Royal Hunt of the Sun released and how long is it?
The Royal Hunt of the Sun was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Royal Hunt of the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Royal Hunt of the Sun was composed by Marc Wilkinson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Royal Hunt of the Sun?
The Royal Hunt of the Sun holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).