Legacy of the Incas
During the 1800s, Peru's government sends 2 envoys to negotiate peace with the rebellious Incas but a treasure-hunter bandit shoots the Inca ruler and his son, leaving the 2 envoys to take the blame for it.
Curator's Take
“A German 'Kraut Western' based on Karl May’s books. It fits the genre but has a very different feel, more adventure-focused, cleaner, and less cynical than its Italian counterparts.”
Why This Movie Is Important
A 'Sauerkraut Western' adventure. It represents the German take on the genre, cleaner, more noble, and focused on travel and adventure rather than revenge and blood.
Production Details
Legacy of the Incas is a 1965 adventure and western film directed by Georg Marischka. Originally released in Italy under the title "Das Vermächtnis des Inka", the film was produced during the golden era of European westerns. The film features a score composed by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino. Cinematography was handled by Siegfried Hold. The screenplay was written by Winfried Groth. The film stars Guy Madison as Jaguar / Karl Hansen, Rik Battaglia as Antonio Perillo, and Fernando Rey as President Castillo. Running 1 hour and 40 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
The production used over 5,000 extras provided by the Peruvian government, the largest number of extras ever used in a German-produced western.
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