Kinski's work with director Werner Herzog brought him international recognition. They made five films together: "" (1972), "Woyzeck" (1978), "Nosferatu the Vampyre" (1979), "Fitzcarraldo" (1982) and "Cobra Verde" (1987). Despite their collaborations, Herzog had threatened, on occasion, to murder Kinski. In one incident, Kinski was said to have been saved by his dog who attacked Herzog as he crept up to supposedly burn down the actor's house. Herzog has refused to comment on his numerous other plans to kill Kinski. However, he did pull a gun on Kinski on the set of "Aguirre, the Wrath of God," after the actor threatened to walk off the set.