Synopsis
Four men, exiled from their native countries for different reasons, find themselves embroiled in a risky operation to transport nitroglycerin in trucks across treacherous roads in the heart of South America. In his first project following the enormous successes of “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist,” Friedkin delivers a film that is dry, direct, and impactful. Based on the novel that also inspired the French classic “The Wages of Fear”, the film unfortunately suffered from being released weeks after “Star Wars”, resulting in a major box office flop. Nevertheless, Friedkin always considered it one of his favorites, and over time, “Sorcerer” has come to be recognized for its undeniable power. (E.V.)
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Director
William Friedkin
Starting his career in the 1960s, Friedkin directed twenty fiction feature films, in addition to documentaries, TV series, and operas. In the early 1970s, his fifth and sixth feature films, "The French Connection" (1971) and "The Exorcist" (1973), became iconic milestones of American cinema, both earning nominations for Best Picture and Best Director at the Oscars (the former won both). Friedkin continued to make significant films throughout the decades and remained active until his passing in 2023, with his final film released posthumously.
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