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The First Deadly Sin(1980)

1h 52mCrime, Drama, Mystery, ThrillerEnglish
5.8/10
40 user ratings

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

Overview

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?

Director

Brian G. Hutton

Studio

Artanis Productions Inc.

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Cast

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

as Edward X. Delaney

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

as Barbara Delaney

David Dukes

David Dukes

as Daniel Blank

George Coe

George Coe

as Dr. Bernardi

Brenda Vaccaro

Brenda Vaccaro

as Monica Gilbert

Martin Gabel

Martin Gabel

as Christopher Langley

James Whitmore

James Whitmore

as Dr. Sanford Ferguson

Anthony Zerbe

Anthony Zerbe

as Captain Broughton

Joe Spinell

Joe Spinell

as Charles Lipsky

Jeffrey DeMunn

Jeffrey DeMunn

as Corelli

Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones

as Curdy

James Hayden

James Hayden

as Young Policeman

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1980

Runtime

1h 52m

Language

English

Rating

5.8 / 10

Production Companies

Artanis Productions Inc. • Filmways Pictures

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Where can I watch The First Deadly Sin?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The First Deadly Sin (1980).

What is The First Deadly Sin about?

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?

Who directed The First Deadly Sin?

The First Deadly Sin was directed by Brian G. Hutton and released in 1980. It is a crime, drama, mystery, thriller film.

How long is The First Deadly Sin?

The First Deadly Sin has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).

Who stars in The First Deadly Sin?

The cast of The First Deadly Sin includes 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 more.

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