The First Deadly Sin(1980)
“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.
Cast
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
Martin Gabel
as Christopher Langley
James Whitmore
as Dr. Sanford Ferguson
Anthony Zerbe
as Captain Broughton
Joe Spinell
as Charles Lipsky
Jeffrey DeMunn
as Corelli
Eddie Jones
as Curdy
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?▼
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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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