Synopsis: Roy Scheider lends his intense talent taut action-adventure from director William Friedkin. Set on the edge of a South American jungle, a desperate four-man team, led by Scheider, must transport a volatile cargo of nitroglycerine over 200 miles of treacherous terrain in order to stop a potentially disastrous oil fire.
Enter into this potentially explosive mix of split-second strategy and jolting suspense set against an outstanding score by Tangerine Dream.
Bonus Features - there are no bonus features on the 4K Blu-ray disc.
BLU-RAY DISC ONE
Bonus Features - there are no bonus features on the Blu-ray disc.
BLU-RAY DISC TWO
Friedkin Uncut - this archival documentary examines the life and cinematic legacy of William Friedkin. Included in it are clips from interviews with Friedkin, Walter Hill, Dario Argento, Francis Ford Coppola, Quentin Tarantino, Ellen Burstyn, William Petersen, and screenwriter Walon Green (Sorcerer), amongst others. The documentary was produced by Francesco Zippel in 2018. In English and Italian, with English subtitles where necessary. (107 min).
James Gray and Sean Fennessey - in this new program, James Gray (The Yards) and critic Sean Fennessey discuss Sorcerer and its reputation. The program was produced for Criterion in 2025. In English, not subtitled. (29 min).
William Friedkin and Nicolas Winding Refn - in this archival program, William Friedkin and Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive) discuss Sorcerer, its complicated production, critical reception, and some of its unique qualities. The program was produced in 2015. In English, not subtitled. (77 min).
Walon Green and Bud Smith - this new program gathers clips from audio interviews with screenwriter Walon Green and editor Bud Smith, which were conducted by film scholar Giulia D'Agnolo Vallan as research for hew book William Friedkin (2003). The program was created by Criterion in 2025. In English, not subtitled. (37 min).
Behind the Scenes - presented here is a collection of behind the scene vignettes with cast and crew members shooting material for Sorcerer in New Jersey. Silent. (7 min).
Trailer - presented here is a vintage trailer for Sorcerer. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).