The Seventh Sin (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1957, The Seventh Sin is a drama film directed by Vincente Minnelli, running about 94 minutes. “Any Sin But This One Could Be Forgiven!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In post-WWII Hong Kong, unhappily married Carol has an affair with Paul. Her physician husband Walter discovers it and presents her with a choice: travel with him to China (where he will fight a cholera epidemic) or face the scandal of a public divorce. She persuades him to reconsider and he proposes an alternative. If Paul's wife will agree to a divorce and he marries Carol within one week Walter will obtain a quiet divorce. Carol presents Walter's 'deal' to Paul, who regretfully declines, citing respect for his wife.Carol sees as her only choice to accompany Walter to the village, where she meets booze-soaked Tim. He soon introduces her to nuns at the local hospital-convent and Carol begins to re-evaluate her self-absorbed life and character. Working at the convent, Carol learns she is pregnant. She tells Walter she's unsure who is the father and he regrets her honesty. Shortly after, Walter contracts cholera and dies. Carol returns to Hong Kong and an uncertain future.
Who’s in it. The Seventh Sin stars Eleanor Parker as Carol Carwin, Bill Travers as Walter Carwin, George Sanders as Tim Waddington and Jean-Pierre Aumont as Paul Duvelle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Seventh Sin has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Seventh Sin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Seventh Sin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Seventh Sin (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Seventh Sin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Seventh Sin worth watching?
- The Seventh Sin holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Seventh Sin?
- The Seventh Sin stars Eleanor Parker, Bill Travers, George Sanders, Jean-Pierre Aumont and Ellen Corby.
- When was The Seventh Sin released?
- The Seventh Sin was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.