Sorceress (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1987, Sorceress is a drama and history film directed by Suzanne Schiffman, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Dominican friar Etienne de Bourbon visits a 13th-century French village in search of heretics for the Inquisition. Despite the opposition of the local priest and the indifference of the villagers, he finds a seemingly perfect suspect: a young woman who lives in a forest outside the village and cures people with herbs and folk remedies. In the process, he discovers the cult of the greyhound "Saint" Guinefort, and confronts his own troubled past.
Who’s in it. Sorceress stars Christine Boisson as Elda, Tchéky Karyo as Etienne de Bourbon, Féodor Atkine as le comte de Villars and Raoul Billerey as Siméon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Sorceress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sorceress page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sorceress tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sorceress (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sorceress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sorceress worth watching?
- Sorceress holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sorceress?
- Sorceress stars Christine Boisson, Tchéky Karyo, Féodor Atkine, Raoul Billerey and Jean Carmet.
- When was Sorceress released?
- Sorceress was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.