The Sin (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1972, The Sin is a drama film directed by Alberto Lattuada, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Sister Germana, a beautiful woman who took the vows following the death of her fiancé Guido, is forced to return from Libya, and becomes the mother superior in a hospital in Lombardy. A young Communist, pretending to be sick, has established himself in the hospital where he has been for some time now, though he tries to make himself useful in whatever way he can. Realizing that the nun does not tolerate his presence, the young man leaves the hospital, and in order to make a living, busies himself as a ‘nurse’ in the town. During the course of a strike, he is wounded. He is brought to the hospital where he is reconciled with the mother superior...
Who’s in it. The Sin stars Sophia Loren as soeur Germana, Adriano Celentano as Annibale Pezzi, Fernando Rey as le directeur de l'hôpital and Juan Luis Galiardo as Guido, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Sin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sin (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sin worth watching?
- The Sin holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Sin?
- The Sin stars Sophia Loren, Adriano Celentano, Fernando Rey, Juan Luis Galiardo and Giuseppe Maffioli.
- When was The Sin released?
- The Sin was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.