The First Deadly Sin

Name: The First Deadly Sin
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1980-10-03
Duration: 1 h 52 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Frank Sinatra, Faye Dunaway, David Dukes, George Coe, Brenda Vaccaro

1980·Movie·R·112 min·★ 5.8(40)

Crime Drama Mystery Thriller More English titles

“He's searching for a killer. She's searching for a miracle .... And time is running out.”

A serial killer is stalking New York. Inspector Edward X. Delaney is an NYPD detective, nearing retirement, who is trying to put together the pieces of the case. Are the victims somehow linked? What does the brutal method of death signify?

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About The First Deadly Sin

The First Deadly Sin is a 1980 English-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by Brian G. Hutton. The cast is led by Frank Sinatra, Faye Dunaway, David Dukes. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, TCM.

The First Deadly Sin was produced by Artanis Productions Inc. and Filmways Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 3, 1980, and carries a R certification.

Director: Brian G. Hutton
Writers: Mann Rubin
Release date: October 3, 1980
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Artanis Productions Inc., Filmways Pictures

The First Deadly Sin cast & crew

The First Deadly Sin was directed by Brian G. Hutton and written by Mann Rubin.

The cast features Frank Sinatra as Edward X. Delaney, Faye Dunaway as Barbara Delaney, David Dukes as Daniel Blank, George Coe as Dr. Bernardi, Brenda Vaccaro as Monica Gilbert, and Martin Gabel as Christopher Langley.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gordon Jenkins and cinematography is by Jack Priestley.

Is The First Deadly Sin worth watching?

At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, The First Deadly Sin is worth a place on your watchlist.

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