Sacrifice, The

Sacrifice, The

1986

Alexander (Erland Josephson) is celebrating his birthday with family and friends when they receive some stunning news from the radio. World War III has erupted, and the end of the world is near. In order to avert the apocalypse, Alexander makes a bargain with God: He'll give up everything he values in life, including his beautiful home and beloved son (Tommy Kjellqvist). So, when Alexander awakens from this episode, as if from a dream, he sets about doing just that.

JBscale
87
Excellent

Film Detail

Genre
Drama
Length
2 hrs. 27 mins.
US Theatrical Release
September 26, 1986
US Box Office
$176,205 (#6439 of 7074)
Global Office
$1,095,380 (#3699 of 3929)
Rating
PG
Parental Guidance Suggested

Collection Detail

Release Method
Digital Only
Aquired Format
iTunes
Aspect Ratio
WS 1.66:1
Audio
Sweedish: DD 2.0 Surround
Studio
Koch Lorber Films
Released
May 15, 2018
Acquired Date
December 17, 2024
Times Seen
0 Times
Last Watched
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Actors

Erland Josephson
Erland Josephson
Susan Fleetwood
Susan Fleetwood
Allan Edwall
Allan Edwall
Guðrún Gísladóttir
Guðrún Gísladóttir
Sven Wollter
Sven Wollter
Valérie Mairesse
Valérie Mairesse
Filippa Franzén
Filippa Franzén
Tommy Kjellqvist
Tommy Kjellqvist

Directors

Andrei Tarkovsky
Andrei Tarkovsky

Producers

Anna-Lena Wibom
Anna-Lena Wibom

Writers

Andrei Tarkovsky
Andrei Tarkovsky

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User Reviews

Ratings

JB Users
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RT Fresh
88%
Tomatometer
43 votes
RT Fresh Certified
90%
Popcornmeter
288 votes
METASCORE
85
21 votes
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
32,476 votes

Additional Info

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