The First Deadly Sin (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1980, The First Deadly Sin is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Brian G. Hutton, running about 112 minutes. “He's searching for a killer. She's searching for a miracle .... And time is running out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A serial killer is stalking New York. Inspector Edward X. 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?
Who’s in it. The First Deadly Sin stars Frank Sinatra as Edward X. Delaney, Faye Dunaway as Barbara Delaney, David Dukes as Daniel Blank and George Coe as Dr. Bernardi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The First Deadly Sin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Deadly Sin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Deadly Sin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Deadly Sin (1980)?
- In US, The First Deadly Sin is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The First Deadly Sin worth watching?
- The First Deadly Sin holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The First Deadly Sin?
- The First Deadly Sin stars Frank Sinatra, Faye Dunaway, David Dukes, George Coe and Brenda Vaccaro.
- When was The First Deadly Sin released?
- The First Deadly Sin was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.