Official movie poster for The Sell Out (1976), a action film

The Sell Out(1976)

Buying... selling... and zapping your friends... It's all part of the game.

5.5(10)1h 28m1976-05-01
Action

The Sell Out Synopsis

This action drama centers on a former CIA operative who grudgingly rejoins the spy game due to the machinations of his one-time student - a screw up who goes to work for the Soviets. As his job drags him deeper into a dangerous and under-handed world, the student wants out of the agency and oout of the U.S.S.R. But the man's choices have made him a target and now both the United States and Russia want him dead, sending their mos able hit men to do it.

The Sell Out (1976) is a action film directed by Peter Collinson, released on May 1, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Oliver Reed, Richard Widmark, Gayle Hunnicutt and Sam Wanamaker. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.

Director:
Peter Collinson
Writers:
Murray Smith, Murray Smith, Judson Kinberg
Producers:
Josef Shaftel
Cinematographer:
Arthur Ibbetson
Status:
Released

The Sell Out Cast & Crew

Main cast

Key crew

Directed by Peter Collinson, written by Murray Smith, Murray Smith and Judson Kinberg, produced by Josef Shaftel.

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The Sell Out Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 10 ratings.

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5/10

Poor old Ollie Reed is having a bit of an holiday in Israel when someone tries to kill him... It turns out that he used to run the CIA operation in Lebanon, and that his former employers and the KGB have decided to eliminate some loose ends that might come back to haunt them - he is their current target! In desperation, he turns to his former colleague Richard Widmark ("Sam"), now retired to an antiques business…

Reviewed on June 3, 2023

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The Sell Out – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Sell Out online?

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The Sell Out (1976) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Sell Out?

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The main cast of The Sell Out (1976) includes Oliver Reed, Richard Widmark, Gayle Hunnicutt, Sam Wanamaker and Shmuel Rodensky. The film was directed by Peter Collinson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Sell Out released?

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The Sell Out was released on May 1, 1976 and runs for 1h 28m.

Is The Sell Out worth watching?

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The Sell Out (1976) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.