James Sutorius

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

23Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 14, 1944

Birth Place: Euclid, Ohio, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Sutorius reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 23 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: TV Movie

The majority of James Sutorius's filmography leans towards the TV Movie 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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Sutorius remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The History of 'Cruising', which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Sutorius Movies Ranked

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

★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

★7.5

★7.5

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

★7.1

Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace (1988) movie poster

★7.1

Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace: Mason defends a man he had sentenced to prison when he was an appellate-court judge. Now, 18 months after the sentencing

Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace

1988•Mystery

★7.0

My Mother's Secret Life (1984) movie poster

★7.0

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

★6.6

★6.6

Cruising: When New York is caught in the grip of a sadistic serial killer who preys on patrons of the city's underground bars, you

Cruising

1980•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Sutorius.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
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 →
2007	The History of 'Cruising'	-	Flop	Similar →
1996	For the Future: The Irvine Fertility Scandal	Sen. Thomas Hayden	Average	Similar →
1994	My Breast	Herb	Average	Similar →
1993	Nurses on the Line: The Crash of Flight 7	-	Average	Similar →
1991	The Perfect Tribute	Shelby	Average	Similar →
1991	Keeping Secrets	Kirby	Flop	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	Hit	Similar →
1983	Prototype	Dr. Gene Pressman	Average	Similar →
1982	I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can	Sam Mulligan	Average	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	Average	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 "The History of 'Cruising'" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has James Sutorius acted in?

James Sutorius has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Sutorius?

Other notable films include "Hellinger's Law", "Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace", and "My Mother's Secret Life".