The Great Sinner (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1949, The Great Sinner is a drama film directed by Robert Siodmak, running about 110 minutes. “A great star for every role in a great drama” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man succumbs to gambling fever.
Who’s in it. The Great Sinner stars Gregory Peck as Fedja, Ava Gardner as Pauline Ostrovsky, Melvyn Douglas as Armand De Glasse and Walter Huston as General Ostrovsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Great Sinner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Sinner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Sinner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Sinner (1949)?
- In US, The Great Sinner is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Sinner worth watching?
- The Great Sinner holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Great Sinner?
- The Great Sinner stars Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Melvyn Douglas, Walter Huston and Ethel Barrymore.
- When was The Great Sinner released?
- The Great Sinner was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.