La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe

1977 | 31 minutes | 7.3 ★ (56)

La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe
  • Overview

    Werner Herzog takes a film crew to the island of Guadeloupe when he hears that the volcano on the island is going to erupt. Everyone has left, except for one old man who refuses to leave.

  • Release Date

    01 October 1977

  • DirectingWerner Herzog
  • Budget

    $30,000.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

  • Stars

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