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The First Deadly Sin

The First Deadly Sin

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The First Deadly Sin

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

1980

1h 52m

5.8(42 votes)

Crime

Drama

Mystery

Thriller

Overview

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?

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Sgt. Edward X. Delaney

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

Barbara Delaney

David Dukes

David Dukes

Daniel Blank

George Coe

George Coe

Dr. Bernardi

Brenda Vaccaro

Brenda Vaccaro

Monica Gilbert

Martin Gabel

Martin Gabel

Christopher Langley

James Whitmore

James Whitmore

Dr. Sanford Ferguson

Anthony Zerbe

Anthony Zerbe

Captain Broughton

Joe Spinell

Joe Spinell

Charles Lipsky

Jeffrey DeMunn

Jeffrey DeMunn

Sgt. Fernandez Correlli

Creative team

Directed by: Brian G. Hutton
Written by: Mann Rubin

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