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History & cultureLoving The 70sWhy Did Sorcerer (1977) Become Such a Massive Box Office Failure?

Why Did Sorcerer (1977) Become Such a Massive Box Office Failure?

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Published Oct 8, 2026, 6:00 PM · 6d ago

Loving The 70s
Loving The 70s
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1,269
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34
2.7% of views
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Description

Sorcerer (1977) became one of William Friedkin’s most difficult productions, with its budget exploding from $2.5 million to $22 million. Here’s what really happened behind the making and box-office failure of this misunderstood thriller.
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Published
Oct 8, 2026, 6:00 PM
Length
1:51 (111 s)
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Short (3 min or less)
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