The First Deadly Sin (1980)
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57% of critics liked it
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33% of users liked it
(1,407 ratings)
The First Deadly Sin was Frank Sinatra's final starring movie vehicle. Based on a novel by Lawrence Sanders, it casts Sinatra as Edward Delaney, a big-city detective on the verge of retirement. Beset with profound personal problems--including a gravely ill wife (Faye Dunaway)--Delaney… More The First Deadly Sin was Frank Sinatra's final starring movie vehicle. Based on a novel by Lawrence Sanders, it casts Sinatra as Edward Delaney, a big-city detective on the verge of retirement. Beset with profound personal problems--including a gravely ill wife (Faye Dunaway)--Delaney nonetheless tackles the case of an axe murderer who seemingly strikes at random. Be on the lookout for an unbilled Bruce Willis. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Anthony Zerbe, Brenda Vaccaro
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Action & Adventure
R,
- In Theaters
- Oct 3, 1980 Wide
- Studio
- WARNER BROTHERS PICTURES
Critic Reviews
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Steve Crum, Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers
Forgettable Sinatra vehicle, beneath the Chairman's talents.
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Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
A atenção com os detalhes e a preocupação com o realismo, ao lado da atuação sóbria de Sinatra, colocam o filme acima de outros exemplares do gênero (mesmo trazendo um assassino desinteressante).
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
The First Deadly Sin reveals just how crucial citizens are in the solution to a crime.
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Cast
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Frank Sinatra
as Edward Delaney
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Faye Dunaway
as Barbara Delaney
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Brenda Vaccaro
as Monica Gilbert
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James Whitmore
as Dr. Sanford Ferguson
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George Coe
as Dr. Bernardi
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David Dukes
as Daniel Blank
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Martin Gabel
as Christopher Langley
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Joe Spinell
as Charles Lipsky
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Jeffrey DeMunn
as Sgt. Fernandez
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Anthony Zerbe
as Capt. Broughton
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Fred Fuster
as Delivery Man
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Victor Arnold
as Officer Kendall
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Richard Backus
as Walt Ashman
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Jon De Vries
as Calvin Samtell
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Ramon Franco
as Boy #2 on Bus
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Carol Gustafson
as Matron
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Hugh Hurd
as Ben Johnson
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Eddie Jones
as Officer Curdy
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Larry Loonin
as Hardware Salesman
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Frederick Rolf
as Judge James Braggs
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Tom Signorelli
as Carl Lucas
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Robert Weil
as Sol Appel
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Bruce Willis
as Man entering diner as Delaney leaves (un...
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Rosalyn Braverman
as Woman on Step
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Leila Danette
as Woman on Step
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David Gideon
as Doctor
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Anna Navarro
as Sunny Jordeen
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Frank Bongiorno
as Nick
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Bill Couch
as Albert Feinberg
