Perucho is a soldier whom Aguirre manipulates during the expedition's first crisis. At Aguirre's suggestion, he fires the supposedly rusty cannon at the stranded raft, destroying it and abandoning the bodies aboard rather than slowing the march. His brief action helps reveal Aguirre's willingness to sacrifice men for speed and power.
Daniel Ades has 15 screen credits in a career dating back to 1967. Signature works include Aguirre, the Wrath of God, Targets, The Passover Plot. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
