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10/18/08
Sorcerer (1977)
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Reviews Counted:15
Fresh:12
Rotten:3
Average Rating:7.1/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 1 min
Genre: Action/Adventure
US Box Office: $0
Synopsis: In the South American jungle, an oil company's derrick suddenly erupts into flames. In order to bring the fire under control, explosives must be used. Led by a small-time American mobster, a... [More]
Starring: Roy Scheider, Bruno Cremer, Francisco Rabal, Ramon Bieri
Director: William Friedkin
Reviews for Sorcerer
Top CriticFriedkin's maldit analysis of The Wages of Fear retains Clouzot's perverse punchline and adds plenty of its own
09/25/09
It's rare that a remake lives up to the original upon which it was based, but "Sorcerer" is that exceptional movie.
07/20/09
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05/16/08
Top CriticNo review available.
02/25/07
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11/13/06
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01/26/06
The film could never shake the dark cloud that hung over its head.
12/10/05
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12/06/05
Top CriticNo review available.
09/26/05
A damned riveting film, from start to finish
08/21/05
No review available.
07/26/05
No review available.
02/10/05
No review available.
04/02/04
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12/04/03
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05/24/03
Top Criticwhile its narrative is slipshod, the dialogue is problematic and the drive is irresolute – one thing’s for sure, the film’s few golden moments of awe-inspiring action is simply that – white-knuckle classic thrills
11/20/02
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11/07/02
No review available.
08/29/02
Though not quite as brilliant as the French original, William Friedkin's tale of desperation and colonial exploitation still packs a merciless punch.
07/26/02
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