FeatureDrama

Life of Sin (1979): cast, story & where to watch

1979 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1979, Life of Sin is a drama film directed by Efraín López Neris, running about 112 minutes.

What it’s about. The film dramatizes the life of Isabel "la Negra" Luberza Oppenheimer. Pablo, a Caribbean peasant, and Isabel, a politician's mistress, open a brothel that becomes internationally famous. Though they gain wealth and power, the one thing that Isabel seeks continues to elude her.

Who’s in it. Life of Sin stars Miriam Colon as Isabel, Raúl Juliá as Paulo, Miguel Ángel Suárez as Mario and Henry Darrow, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Life of Sin has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life of Sin page.

If you liked it. Fans of Life of Sin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Life of Sin (1979)?
In US, Life of Sin is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Life of Sin worth watching?
Life of Sin holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Life of Sin?
Life of Sin stars Miriam Colon, Raúl Juliá, Miguel Ángel Suárez, Henry Darrow and José Ferrer.
When was Life of Sin released?
Life of Sin was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.