James Sutorius - Actor Profile

James Sutorius

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
22Total Films
8.8 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 14, 1944
Birth Place: Euclid, Ohio, USA

James Sutorius Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Sutorius reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of James Sutorius's work falls within the TV Movie genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 59% of James Sutorius's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Hellinger's Law, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Sutorius Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from James Sutorius's career based on audience ratings.

★8.8
Hellinger's Law (1981) movie poster
★8.8

Hellinger's Law: A flamboyant criminal lawyer named Nick Hellinger takes on the case of a syndicate's accountant (actually a Justice Depa

Hellinger's Law

1981•Drama
★8.0
My Mother's Secret Life (1984) movie poster
★8.0

My Mother's Secret Life: 16 year old Tobi has just lost her father, whom she has been living with. She finds her mother's address in his papers.

My Mother's Secret Life

1984•Drama
★7.7
The History of 'Cruising' (2007) movie poster
★7.7

The History of 'Cruising': Part one of the making of William Friedkin’s 1980 thriller "Cruising" and the controversies it created.

The History of 'Cruising'

2007•Documentary
★7.3
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can (1982) movie poster
★7.3

I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can: An adaptation of Barbara Gordon's nonfiction account of her addiction to Valium.

I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can

1982•Drama
★7.2
Whisper Kill (1988) movie poster
★7.2

Whisper Kill: Ambitious reporter, Liz Bartlett, secretly wishes that Jerry Caper, her business associate were dead. Yet her hidden des

Whisper Kill

1988•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie James Sutorius has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2012 Murder on the 13th Floor Gus Scaldi Flop Similar →
2007 The History of 'Cruising' Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2007 Exorcising 'Cruising' Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1996 For the Future: The Irvine Fertility Scandal Sen. Thomas Hayden Hit Similar →
1994 My Breast Herb Hit Similar →
1993 Nurses on the Line: The Crash of Flight 7 - Average Similar →
1991 The Perfect Tribute Shelby Hit Similar →
1991 Keeping Secrets Kirby Hit Similar →
1990 The Perfect Date Mr. Sanders Flop Similar →
1990 Murder in Paradise Det. Dave Craft Flop Similar →
1988 Whisper Kill Vince Messina Hit Similar →
1988 Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace Mark Egan Hit Similar →
1987 The Long Journey Home Mike Cadell Flop Similar →
1984 My Mother's Secret Life Joe Parkman Super Hit Similar →
1983 Prototype Dr. Gene Pressman Average Similar →
1982 I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can Sam Mulligan Hit Similar →
1981 Skokie David Hamlin Average Similar →
1981 Hellinger's Law Lon Braden Super Hit Similar →
1980 Cruising Jack (voice) Hit Similar →
1978 A Question of Love Richard Freeman Flop Similar →
1978 Siege Lt. Don Riegel Hit Similar →
1978 A Death in Canaan Jim Barthel Flop Similar →

James Sutorius - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Sutorius?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Sutorius is "Hellinger's Law" with a rating of 8.8/10.

How many movies has James Sutorius acted in?

James Sutorius has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Sutorius?

Other notable films include "My Mother's Secret Life", "The History of 'Cruising'", and "I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can".

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