Cobra Verde
Originally released in 1987. Cobra Verde is a adventure/drama film. directed by Werner Herzog.
Starring Klaus Kinski, King Ampaw, and José Lewgoy
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 3, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (160 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Klaus Kinski
as Francisco Manoel da Silva aka Cobra Verde
King Ampaw
as Taparica
José Lewgoy
as Don Octavio Coutinho
Salvatore Basile
as Captain Fraternidade
Peter Berling
as Bernabé
Guillermo Coronel
as Euclides
Nana Agyefi Kwame II
as Bossa Ahadee
Nana Fedu Abodo
as Yovogan
Kofi Yerenkyi
as Bakoko
Kwesi Fase
as Kankpe
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
- ZDF
- Ghana Film Industry Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cobra Verde about?
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 an...
Who directed Cobra Verde?
Cobra Verde was directed by Werner Herzog.
How long is Cobra Verde?
Cobra Verde has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Cobra Verde released?
Cobra Verde was released on December 3, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cobra Verde?
The main cast of Cobra Verde includes Klaus Kinski, King Ampaw, José Lewgoy, Salvatore Basile, Peter Berling.
Is Cobra Verde worth watching?
Cobra Verde has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 160 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.