Sorcerer
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.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Originally titled 'Witchfinder General' in the UK, 'Sorcerer' was initially met with mixed reviews due to its release during a time when blockbuster Hollywood films dominated box offices. However, over time, the film has garnered appreciation for its raw and uncompromising approach.
- William Friedkin's remake of the French film 'The Wages of Fear' (1953) offers intense, suspenseful action sequences that push the boundaries of practical effects.
- The movie features a star-studded cast, including Roy Scheider, Bruno Cremer, and Francisco Rabal, delivering gritty and compelling performances.
- The themes of moral ambiguity, self-destruction, and redemption are thoughtfully explored, making for a dark and captivating cinematic experience.
Fun Facts
- The truck sequences in 'Sorcerer' were filmed using real trucks driven through perilous terrain, leading to several accidents and injuries among the cast and crew.
- The title 'Sorcerer' was chosen by William Friedkin to differentiate this remake from its French predecessor, which was known as 'Le Salaire de la peur'.
- Bruno Cremer, who played Victor Manzon in the film, was a French stage actor with limited film experience before 'Sorcerer'.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Four men...outlaws thrown together by fate...share a fantastic adventure and risk the only thing they have left to lose."
Italiano
IT
Title: Il salario della paura
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Français
FR
Title: Le Convoi de la peur
"Pour ces 4 hommes, un choix terrible : le convoi de la mort ou une vie en enfer."
Español
ES
Title: Carga maldita
"El único salario por el que merece la pena correr, matar y morir, es el salario del miedo."
Deutsch
DE
Title: Atemlos vor Angst
"Gesucht werden vier Männer, die bereit sind, eine tödliche Fracht zu fahren, um einem Leben in der Hölle zu entfliehen."
Magyar
HU
Title: A félelem ára
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Crew
Reviews
**Spit on the floor, take off your warrior boots and crack open a can of lager.** This is the manliest film ever.
However, it is not just a banal acton movie, it has a gripping story and an intimate jungle atmosphere.
_7/10_
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
SOUND - 1977
Robert Knudson, Robert J. Glass, Richard Tyler, Jean-Louis Ducarme
Media
Featurette
James Gray and Sean Fennessey on William Friedkin’s SORCERER (1977)
Featurette
Quentin Tarantino on Sorcerer
Featurette
SORCERER — William Friedkin’s heart of darkness | MUBI Podcast