Michael Sarrazin

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

47Total Films

7.6 Highest Rated

Born: May 22, 1940

Birth Place: Québec City, Québec, Canada

About Michael Sarrazin

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Michael Sarrazin (May 22, 1940 – April 17, 2011) was a Canadian film and television actor who found fame opposite Jane Fonda in the drama film They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969). Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Sarrazin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michael Sarrazin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Michael Sarrazin's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michael Sarrazin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Michael Sarrazin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael Sarrazin's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) movie poster

★7.6

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? — In the midst of the Great Depression, manipulative emcee Rocky enlists contestants for a dance marathon offering a $1,50

They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

1969•Drama

★7.3

Frankenstein: The True Story (1974) movie poster

★7.3

Frankenstein: The True Story — Victor Frankenstein witnesses his creation turn uncontrollable after he's duped by his associate, Dr. Polidori.

Frankenstein: The True Story

1974•Drama

★7.0

Sometimes a Great Notion (1971) movie poster

★7.0

Sometimes a Great Notion — Hank Stamper and his father, Henry, own and operate the family business by cutting and shipping logs in Oregon. The town

Sometimes a Great Notion

1971•Action

★7.0

★7.0

The Flim-Flam Man — Mordecai Jones, a silver-tongued swindler and self-proclaimed “M.B.S., C.S., D.D.—Master of Back-Stabbing, Cork-Screwing

The Flim-Flam Man

1967•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

The Train Killer — Based on a true story, this film is a dramatization of the events that led to the destruction of one of the most famous

The Train Killer

1983•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michael Sarrazin.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2008	The Christmas Choir	Henry Brockman	Flop	Similar →
2005	Tripping the Wire: A Stephen Tree Mystery	-	Flop	Similar →
2002	FearDotCom	Frank Bryant	Flop	Similar →
1998	The Second Arrival	Prof. Nelson Zarcoff	Flop	Similar →
1998	Earthquake in New York	Dr. Robert Trask	Average	Similar →
1998	Thunder Point	Crawford	Flop	Similar →
1997	The Peacekeeper	Lt. Colonel Douglas Murphy	Flop	Similar →
1997	Midnight Man	Tayi	Flop	Similar →
1997	Crackerjack 2	Smith	Flop	Similar →
1996	Midnight in Saint Petersburg	Craig	Flop	Similar →
1995	Bullet to Beijing	Craig	Flop	Similar →
1993	La Florida	Romeo Laflamme	Flop	Similar →
1991	Lena's Holiday	Jan MacKenzie	Flop	Similar →
1989	The Phone Call	Michael Henderson	Flop	Similar →
1989	Passion and Paradise	Mike Vincent	Flop	Similar →
1988	Malarek	Moorcraft	Flop	Similar →
1987	Captive Hearts	Sergeant McManus	Hit	Similar →
1987	Mascara	Bert Sanders	Flop	Similar →
1987	Keeping Track	Daniel Hawkins	Flop	Similar →
1985	Joshua Then and Now	Kevin Hornby	Flop	Similar →
1983	The Train Killer	Matuska Szilveszter / Prokopp István	Hit	Similar →
1982	Fighting Back	Vince Morelli	Average	Similar →
1982	The Seduction	Brandon	Flop	Similar →
1980	Double Negative	Michael Taylor	Flop	Similar →
1978	Caravans	Mark Miller	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Gumball Rally	Michael Bannon (Cobra Team)	Average	Similar →
1976	The Loves and Times of Scaramouche	Scaramouche	Flop	Similar →
1975	The Reincarnation of Peter Proud	Peter Proud	Average	Similar →
1974	Frankenstein: The True Story	The Creature	Hit	Similar →
1974	For Pete's Sake	Pete Robbins	Average	Similar →
1973	Harry in Your Pocket	Ray Haulihan	Average	Similar →
1972	Cowboy and Indian	Self	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Groundstar Conspiracy	John David Welles / Peter Bellamy	Average	Similar →
1971	Sometimes a Great Notion	Leland 'Lee' Stamper	Hit	Similar →
1971	Believe in Me	Remy	Flop	Similar →
1971	The Pursuit of Happiness	William Popper	Average	Similar →
1969	They Shoot Horses, Don't They?	Robert Syverton	Super Hit	Similar →
1969	In Search of Gregory	Gregory Mulvey	Flop	Similar →
1969	Eye of the Cat	Wylie	Flop	Similar →
1968	The Sweet Ride	Denny McGuire	Flop	Similar →
1968	Journey to Shiloh	Miller Nalls	Flop	Similar →
1968	A Man Called Gannon	Jess Washburn	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Flim-Flam Man	Curley	Hit	Similar →
1967	Gunfight in Abilene	Cord Decker	Hit	Similar →
1966	The Doomsday Flight	Army Corporal	Average	Similar →
1965	You're No Good	Eddie	Flop	Similar →
1961	Everybody's Prejudiced	Packer Jr.	Flop	Similar →

Michael Sarrazin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Sarrazin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Sarrazin is "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Michael Sarrazin acted in?

Michael Sarrazin has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Sarrazin?

Other notable films include "Frankenstein: The True Story", "Sometimes a Great Notion", and "The Flim-Flam Man".