Sorcerer (1977): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Sorcerer is a 1977 adventure thriller directed by William Friedkin, starring Roy Scheider and Bruno Cremer. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $9,914 worldwide on a $22 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- William Friedkin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $22M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sorcerer About?
The premise of Sorcerer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In South America, four desperate men are given a dangerous opportunity: a chance at a new life if they can successfully transport a shipment of nitroglycerin across a perilous 200-mile journey. Led by the enigmatic Jackie Scanlon, they face a grueling test of endurance, battling treacherous roads, unstable bridges, and hostile guerrilla forces in their fight for survival and the promise of redemption.
Where to Watch Sorcerer
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Sorcerer Cast
Roy Scheider leads the cast, with Bruno Cremer. Directed by William Friedkin.
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Director William Friedkin
Sorcerer Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sorcerer 68 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 8.1
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TMDB 74% User score
See on TMDB
Sorcerer Plot Summary
What happens in Sorcerer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film unfolds through a prologue built from four world-spanning vignettes that hinge on hidden backstories and the quiet, uneasy fates of its central figures. Each fragment frames a life at a crossroads, hinting at the interconnected pressures that will pull them toward an ultimate, shared reckoning.
Full summary
The whole story of Sorcerer, scene by scene
Sorcerer Box Office & Budget
Sorcerer grossed $9,914 worldwide on a $22 million budget.
Worldwide gross
$9.9K
- International
- $7.7K
- Budget
- $22M
Sorcerer Awards & Nominations
Sorcerer was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1978 1 nomination- Nominated Sound
Sorcerer Trailers & Videos
26 videos: 2 trailers, 19 clips and 5 featurettes.
- Trailer Sorcerer (Modern Trailer)
- Clip Roy Scheider & Tangerine Dream - Sorcerer
- Clip Tangerine Dream - Betrayal (Sorcerer Theme)
- Clip Broken Bridge Scene
How Well Do You Know Sorcerer?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the hazardous cargo being transported across the jungle?
Cars in Sorcerer
83 cars on screen, including the 1951 GMC M211 and the 1951 GMC M211.
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1951 GMC M211 Featured role -
1951 GMC M211 Featured role -
Jeep CJ-5 Important role -
1974 Plymouth Fury Important role
Sorcerer Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “The Wages of Fear” and “Le convoi de la peur”.
- Also known as
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- The Wages of Fear
- Le convoi de la peur
- Carga maldita
- El salario del miedo
- Atemlos vor Angst
- Il salario della paura
- O Comboio do Medo
- 소서러
- 공포의 보수
- Fryktens lønn
- Uciec od Przeznaczenia
- A félelem ára
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- Колдун
- Fruktans lön
- 千惊万险
- Mzda strachu
- Dehşetin Bedeli
- Frygtens pris
- Магьосникът
- Pelon palkka
- Чаклун
- Το Μεροκάματο του Φόβου
- Cena Strachu
- 恐怖の報酬
- 千驚萬險
- מכשף
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Sorcerer FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Sorcerer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sorcerer?
Sorcerer runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Sorcerer released?
Sorcerer was released on June 24, 1977.
Who directed Sorcerer?
Sorcerer was directed by William Friedkin.
More films by William Friedkin Who is in the cast of Sorcerer?
Sorcerer stars Roy Scheider and Bruno Cremer.
Where can I watch Sorcerer?
In the US, Sorcerer is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Sorcerer make at the box office?
Sorcerer grossed $9,914 worldwide on a budget of $22 million.
How is Sorcerer rated?
Sorcerer has 68 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Was Sorcerer nominated for any awards?
Sorcerer received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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