Sinners of Paris (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1958, Sinners of Paris is a crime film directed by Pierre Chenal, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Michel Piccoli plays a police inspector whose best friend is murdered on the orders of gang boss Charles Vanel. The inspector knows full well that Vanel is too crafty and well-connected to ever stand trial for his crime, so he carefully lays a subtle trap for his adversary. Unfortunately, both Piccoli and Vanel are thwarted by a pair of scheming females.
Who’s in it. Sinners of Paris stars Charles Vanel as Léonce Pozzi, dit "Le Fondu", Bella Darvi as Cri Cri, Danik Patisson as Lucie Barot and Michel Piccoli as L'inspecteur Vardier, de la P.J., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Sinners of Paris has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sinners of Paris page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sinners of Paris tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sinners of Paris (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sinners of Paris change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sinners of Paris worth watching?
- Sinners of Paris holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sinners of Paris?
- Sinners of Paris stars Charles Vanel, Bella Darvi, Danik Patisson, Michel Piccoli and François Guérin.
- When was Sinners of Paris released?
- Sinners of Paris was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.