The Sell Out (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1976, The Sell Out is an action film directed by Peter Collinson, running about 88 minutes. “Buying... selling... and zapping your friends... It's all part of the game.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This action drama centers on a former CIA operative who grudgingly rejoins the spy game due to the machinations of his one-time student - a screw up who goes to work for the Soviets. As his job drags him deeper into a dangerous and under-handed world, the student wants out of the agency and oout of the U.S.S.R. But the man's choices have made him a target and now both the United States and Russia want him dead, sending their mos able hit men to do it.
Who’s in it. The Sell Out stars Oliver Reed as Gabriel Lee, Richard Widmark as Sam Lucas, Gayle Hunnicutt as Deborah and Sam Wanamaker as Harry Sickles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Sell Out has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sell Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sell Out tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sell Out (1976)?
- In US, The Sell Out is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sell Out worth watching?
- The Sell Out holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sell Out?
- The Sell Out stars Oliver Reed, Richard Widmark, Gayle Hunnicutt, Sam Wanamaker and Shmuel Rodensky.
- When was The Sell Out released?
- The Sell Out was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.