Sorcerer (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1977, Sorcerer is a thriller, drama and adventure film directed by William Friedkin, running about 121 minutes. “The only wages worth running for, dying for, killing for, are the wages of fear” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Sorcerer stars Roy Scheider as Jackie Scanlon / 'Juan Dominguez', Bruno Cremer as Victor Manzon / 'Serrano', Francisco Rabal as Nilo and Amidou as Kassem / 'Martinez', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Sorcerer has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sorcerer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sorcerer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sorcerer (1977)?
- In US, Sorcerer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sorcerer worth watching?
- Sorcerer holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sorcerer?
- Sorcerer stars Roy Scheider, Bruno Cremer, Francisco Rabal, Amidou and Ramon Bieri.
- When was Sorcerer released?
- Sorcerer was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.