Great news in for fans of William Friedkin and in particular his hidden gem from 1977, Sorcerer is being released back into cinemas and onto Blu-ray for the first time. This tense thriller starring Roy Scheider (Jaws, The French Connection) is a brutal exploration of fate and destiny.
Exiled from their home nations, four strangers from separate corners of the earth agree to undertake a dangerous mission to transport unstable dynamite through the hot, dense jungle of South America in order to earn their passage home.
When the slightest bump in the road could equal instant death, the real question is not whether these men will survive this nerve-shredding ordeal but who will they have become if they return at all?
[clickToTweet tweet=”“My favourite film of all time.” – @StephenKing about @WilliamFriedkin’s #Sorcerer” quote=”“My favourite film of all time.” – Stephen King”]Now, 40 years since its release, Sorcerer is regarded by critics and filmmakers alike as a true lost cinematic masterpiece – a triumphant feat of filmmaking that encapsulates the revolutionary artistry of 1970s American cinema and not to be missed.
William Friedkin’s Sorcerer Special Features:
- Sorcerers – A Conversation with William Friedkin and Nicolas Winding Refn (74mins)
- The Mystery of Fate – A letter from director William Friedkin
- Newly commissioned artwork to celebrate the 40th Anniversary
- Reversible sleeve using newly commissioned and original theatrical artwork
William Friedkin’s Sorcerer is being released in Cinemas on 3rd November and on Blu-ray 6th November.
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
