Why Women Sin (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 1958, Why Women Sin is a drama and crime film directed by Bernard Toublanc-Michel.
What it’s about. La moucharde stars Dany Carrel as a young miss who loves neither wisely nor well. Duped into a life of crime, Carrel remains on the wrong side of the Law because she's hopelessly in love with a two-bit crook. Soon she becomes as jaded and hardened as her criminal cohorts. When the police threaten to throw her in the Bastille, Carrel agrees to turn informer, with the expected disastrous results.
Who’s in it. Why Women Sin stars Dany Carrel as Betty Lefébure, Georges Chamarat as Jeweler, Henri Crémieux as Mr. Eddy and Noël Roquevert as Maître Perceval, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Why Women Sin sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Why Women Sin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Why Women Sin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why Women Sin (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Why Women Sin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Why Women Sin worth watching?
- Why Women Sin holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Why Women Sin?
- Why Women Sin stars Dany Carrel, Georges Chamarat, Henri Crémieux, Noël Roquevert and Pierre Vaneck.
- When was Why Women Sin released?
- Why Women Sin was released in 1958.
