The Sorcerer
Synopsis
The villagers of Ploverleigh are celebrating the marriage of Alexis, son of Sir Marmaduke Poindextre, to Aline, daughter of Lady Sangazure, who just happens to be Sir Marmaduke's old flame. Alexis is determined that all shall share the purity of his true love. He has arranged for Mr. Wells, "a dealer in magic and spells," to administer his best-selling love potion to everyone in the village, including the vicar Dr. Daly. The result is hilarious confusion.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Pimlott, Dave Heather
- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Gilbert
- Original Score
- Arthur Sullivan
- Original Title
- The Sorcerer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Brent Walker Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Pimlott, Dave Heather
William S. Gilbert
Arthur Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Pimlott
Director
Dave Heather
Director
Arthur Sullivan
Original Music Composer
William S. Gilbert
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sorcerer
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What is The Sorcerer about?
The villagers of Ploverleigh are celebrating the marriage of Alexis, son of Sir Marmaduke Poindextre, to Aline, daughter of Lady Sangazure, who just happens to be Sir Marmaduke's old flame. Alexis is determined that all shall share the purity of his true love. He has arranged for Mr. Wells, "a dealer in magic and spells," to administer his best-selling love potion to everyone in the village, including the vicar Dr. Daly. The result is hilarious confusion.
Who directed The Sorcerer?
The Sorcerer was directed by Stephen Pimlott, Dave Heather.
Who stars in The Sorcerer?
The principal cast of The Sorcerer includes Clive Revill, David Kernan, Alexander Oliver, Nan Christie, Donald Adams.
When was The Sorcerer released and how long is it?
The Sorcerer was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sorcerer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sorcerer was composed by Arthur Sullivan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sorcerer?
The Sorcerer holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).