Sorcerer(1977)
“Four men...outlaws thrown together by fate...share a fantastic adventure and risk the only thing they have left to lose.”
Overview
Four men from different parts of the globe, all hiding from their pasts in the same remote South American town, agree to risk their lives transporting several cases of dynamite (which is so old that it is dripping unstable nitroglycerin) across dangerous jungle terrain.
Director
William Friedkin
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$22M
Revenue
$9M
Cast
Roy Scheider
as Scanlon / 'Dominguez'
Bruno Cremer
as Victor Manzon / 'Serrano'
Francisco Rabal
as Nilo
Amidou
as Kassem / 'Martinez'
Ramon Bieri
as Corlette
Peter Capell
as Lartigue
Karl John
as 'Marquez'
Friedrich von Ledebur
as 'Carlos'
Chico Martínez
as Bobby del Rios
Joe Spinell
as Spider
Rosario Almontes
as Agrippa
Richard Holley
as Billy White
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
2h 2m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$22M
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Universal Pictures • Film Properties International
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sorcerer?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Sorcerer (1977).
What is Sorcerer about?▼
Four men from different parts of the globe, all hiding from their pasts in the same remote South American town, agree to risk their lives transporting several cases of dynamite (which is so old that it is dripping unstable nitroglycerin) across dangerous jungle terrain.
Who directed Sorcerer?▼
Sorcerer was directed by William Friedkin and released in 1977. It is a thriller, adventure, drama film.
How long is Sorcerer?▼
Sorcerer has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
Who stars in Sorcerer?▼
The cast of Sorcerer includes Roy Scheider as Scanlon / 'Dominguez', Bruno Cremer as Victor Manzon / 'Serrano', Francisco Rabal as Nilo, Amidou as Kassem / 'Martinez', Ramon Bieri as Corlette and more.
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