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La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe (1977)

Movie ★ 7.3 31 min

Documentary

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.

Werner Herzog Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 1, 1977
Runtime
31 min
Budget
$30,000
IMDb
tt0076741
Country
, Guadaloupe
Studio
, Süddeutscher Rundfunk

Themes

Cast

Werner Herzog Werner Herzog Narrator (voice) Edward Lachman Edward Lachman Self Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe about?
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.
Who directed La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe?
La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe?
La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe stars Werner Herzog, Edward Lachman, Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein.
When was La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe released?
La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe is a 1977 documentary film.
Where can I watch La Soufrière: Waiting for an Inevitable Catastrophe?
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