The First Deadly Sin

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

1980 1h 52m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 43

CrimeDramaMysteryThriller

Synopsis

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A serial killer is stalking New York City. Inspector Edward 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?

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

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Cast

Frank Sinatra
Sgt. Edward X. Delaney
Faye Dunaway
Barbara Delaney
David Dukes
Daniel Blank
George Coe
Dr. Bernardi
Brenda Vaccaro
Monica Gilbert
Martin Gabel
Christopher Langley
James Whitmore
Dr. Sanford Ferguson
Anthony Zerbe
Captain Broughton

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Brian G. Hutton
Writers: Mann Rubin
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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46 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Brian G. Hutton, shot by Jack Priestley. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Gordon Jenkins. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Eric Albertson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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Frank Sinatra and Faye Dunaway and David Dukes carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "He's searching for a killer. She's searching for a miracle .... And time is running out.".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0080738 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 43 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Brian G. Hutton directs. Jack Priestley behind the camera. Gordon Jenkins scores. Eric Albertson cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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146 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Brian G. Hutton, shot by Jack Priestley. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Gordon Jenkins. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Eric Albertson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Frank Sinatra and Faye Dunaway and David Dukes carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "He's searching for a killer. She's searching for a miracle .... And time is running out.".
7IMDB entry: tt0080738 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 43 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 12 themes, including "new york city", "serial killer", "police detective", "axe murder".