The royal hunt of the sun was a successful play on broadway running for 261 performances, written by peter shaffer. Pizzaro and atahualpa, robert shaw and christopher plummer in the 1969 film royal hunt of the sun. In 1532, spanish conquistador francisco pizarro leads an expedition into the heart of the inca empire and captures the incan emperor atahualpa and claims peru for spain. Released 1969, the royal hunt of the sun stars robertshaw, christopherplummer, nigeldavenport, michaelcraig the g movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 58 min, and received a score of out of 100. The royal hunt of the sun 1969 original release lobby card. The royal hunt of the sun was first presented at the chichester festival by the national theatre and subsequently at the old vic in july 1964. The royal hunt of the sun 1969 the royal hunt of the. This vintage original still shows a very rare photo of from left to right christopher plummer wearing shackles, leonard whiting and robert shaw. It stars robert shaw as francisco pizarro and christopher plummer as the inca leader. The royal hunt of the sun 1969 directed by irving lerner. Fueled by promises of gold, pizarro robert shaw and his explorers. Robert shaw, christopher plummer, nigel davenport, leonard whiting, michael craig. Royal hunt of the sun movies royal hunt of the sun tv show drama royal hunt of the sun clips royal hunt of the sun 60s.
Alas, all of us who adore this film must continue to wait for appropriate. Details about the royal hunt of the sun 1969 original release lobby card robert shaw. The royal hunt of the sun 1969, directed by irving lerner. Gallery of 3 movie poster and cover images for the royal hunt of the sun 1969. Historical accuracy is cast aside in the film version of peter shaffers play.
But pizarro finds himself torn between his desire for conquest and his sense of honor after friendship and respect develops between captive and captor. The royal hunt of the sun could turn into a classic of the hooting variety. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It isnt often that one feels actively tired in the cinema without siritltaneously being at l. Christopher plummer, hissing and prancing, is a wickedly funny inca king, and robert shaw, who, as pizarro, has been running the show for the first hall. Two films, the royal hunt of the sun 1969 and aguirre. I first saw the royal hunt of the sun on uk television some thirty years ago and was so moved and impressed by the superb acting of christopher plummer and robert shaw that the tragedy of atahualpa accompanied me until my recent happy discovery that the film id begun to suspect was a figment. Plummer appeared in stage versions of the play before appearing in the film, which was shot in latin america and spain. The spanish explorer pizarro captures the inca godchief atahualpa and promises to free him upon. But in the film version robert shaw plays pizarro and christopher plummer who was pizarro on stage plays atahualpa. Shop the royal hunt of the sun dvd 1969 at best buy. The film appeared to be a bad transfer and if a better quality version is not in existence than it needs restoration. Christopher plummer, hissing and prancing, is a wickedly funny inca king, and robert shaw, who, as pizarro, has been running the show for the first hall hour, is hilariously upstaged.
Topping show penelope houston artistes at the top of the big top. The royal hunt of the sun is a 1964 play by peter shaffer that dramatizes the relation of two worlds entering in a conflict by portraying two characters. Fueled by promises of gold, pizarro robert shaw and his explorers make a third trip. The royal hunt of the sun 1969 adventure, drama usa. Royal hunt of the sun movie poster 1969 window card 14x22 inch size robert shaw. Mostly authentic in costumes and to a large part attitudes of the day the early 1500s, it was a movie i had seen in the theaters long ago that fed my already burgeoning. The spanish explorer pizarro captures the inca godchief atahualpa and promises to free him upon the delivery of a hoard of gold. The royal hunt of the sun is a 1969 britishamerican epic historical drama film based on the play of the same name by peter shaffer. Leonard whiting, christopher plummer, the royal hunt of the sun, 1969 bp88f5 from alamys library of millions of high.
A really good movie with strong messages, royal hunt of the sun is one of those rare. Overview of the royal hunt of the sun, 1969, directed by irving lerner, with robert shaw, christopher plummer, nigel davenport, at turner classic movies. With robert shaw, christopher plummer, nigel davenport, leonard whiting. The royal hunt of the sun is a film directed by irving lerner with robert shaw, christopher plummer, nigel davenport, michael craig, year. The film was magnificently filmed on location in south america, with a. For years ive been searching an uncut cinemascope version of this movie i reckon i never will find one. The royal hunt of the sun 69 leonard whiting robert shaw christopher plummer.
The royal hunt of the sun 1969 irving lerner synopsis. Famed spanish conquistador francisco pizarro robert shaw returns to peru for one final mission to conquer the inca empire, convert its people to christianity and capture a supposedly massive cache of gold. But pizarro finds himself torn between his desire for conquest and his sense of honor after. Wrath of god 1972, have dramatized spanish conquistadors in south america. I first saw the royal hunt of the sun on uk television some thirty years ago and was so moved and impressed by the superb acting of christopher plummer and robert shaw that the tragedy of atahualpa accompanied me until my recent happy discovery that the film id begun to suspect was a figment of my. The year 1969 in film involved some significant events, with butch cassidy and the sundance kid dominating the u. Based on peter shaffers play, the royal hunt of the sun is a british movie directed by irving lerner in 1969. It won a tony award for young david carradine playing atahualpa. The royal hunt of the sun directed by irving lerner. The royal hunt of the sun is a 1969 britishamerican film based on the play of the same name by peter shaffer. The royal hunt of the sun 1969 the royal hunt of the sun. Given that peter shaffers play was ripe for screen adaptation, its surprising that this is so resolutely stagey. The royal hunt of the sun 1960s movie trailer robert. G, 2 h 1 min robert shaw, christopher plummer, nigel davenport, leonard whiting director.
The royal hunt of the sun 1969 plot summary 2 in 1532, spanish conquistador francisco pizarro leads an expedition into the heart of the inca empire and captures the incan emperor atahualpa and claims peru for spain. It stars robert shaw as francisco pizarro and christopher plummer as the inca leader atahualpa. The royal hunt of the sun 69 leonard whiting robert shaw. Fueled by promises of gold, pizarro robert shaw and his explorers make a third trip across the treacherous andes mountains to peru. Robert shaw, christopher plummer, nigel davenport, james donald, leonard whiting, irving lerner, robert shaw, christopher plummer. The royal hunt of the sun 1969 famed spanish conquistador francisco pizarro robert shaw returns to peru for one final mission to conquer the inca empire, convert its people to christianity.
The royal hunt of the sun lobby card with robert shaw. The royal hunt of the sun 1969 original release lobby card robert shaw. Fueled by promises of gold, pizarro robert shaw and his explorers make a third trip across the treacherous andes. The royal hunt of the sun 1969 stream and watch online. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Read the full synopsis of the royal hunt of the sun, 1969, directed by irving lerner, with robert shaw, christopher plummer, nigel davenport, at turner classic movies. The royal hunt of the sun based on peter shaffers rich, imaginative play, royal hunt of the sun is a film thats striking in many ways, visually and literately. A really good movie with strong messages, royal hunt of the sun is one of those rare gems that, i feel, didnt recieve its due be it screenplayscript, acting, or costumes. Internet movie poster awards one of the largest collections of movie poster images online. Plummer wanted to concentrate on directing and had suggested that this movie might be his last film appearance. With only 167 men, a spanish conquistadors expedition into the inca empire in 1532 leads to his conquering the land of 12 million incas for spain. The royal hunt of the sun 69 leonard whiting robert. Matthew restall, seven myths of the spanish conquest new york.
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