Die Sünderin (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1951, Die Sünderin is a drama film directed by Willi Forst, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. It is a love story between a prostitute and an artist. It was one of the first German films to break several taboos: nudity, suicide and euthanasia. In the Germany of the '50s, this caused a lot of negative reactions by the politicians and the Roman Catholic Church. The opposition reached the degree of banning the film and scandalizing it which paradoxically made it one of the landmarks in the history of film.
Who’s in it. Die Sünderin stars Hildegard Knef as Marina, Gustav Fröhlich as Alexander, Änne Bruck as Mother and Wera Frydtberg as Kollegin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Die Sünderin has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Sünderin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Sünderin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Sünderin (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Sünderin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die Sünderin worth watching?
- Die Sünderin holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Die Sünderin?
- Die Sünderin stars Hildegard Knef, Gustav Fröhlich, Änne Bruck, Wera Frydtberg and Robert Meyn.
- When was Die Sünderin released?
- Die Sünderin was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.