Sorcerer (film)

Sorcerer is a 1977 film produced and directed by William Friedkin, starring Roy Scheider, Bruno Cremer, Francisco Rabal and Amidou.

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1977 - Film - William Friedkin - Roy Scheider - Bruno Cremer - Francisco Rabal - Amidou

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It is a remake of the 1953 French film Le Salaire de la Peur. Although remaining somewhat faithful to the story of the original, Friedkin's movie (unlike Clouzot's) tends to place more emphasis on visuals rather than dialogue.

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Remake - 1953 - French - Le Salaire de la Peur - Clouzot's

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Sorcerer is noteworthy for being a major commercial failure following on the heels of Friedkin's highly successful films The French Connection and The Exorcist. The budget was estimated to be over 22 million dollars.

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The French Connection - The Exorcist

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Also notable is the electronic score by Tangerine Dream. An episode of the Simpsons entitled "Mr. Plow" featured a parody of this movie as Homer crosses a rickety bridge. The short scene is scored with very Tangerine Dream-like music.

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Electronic score - Tangerine Dream - Simpsons - Homer - Music

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