Half a Sinner (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1940, Half a Sinner is a comedy, adventure and mystery film directed by Al Christie, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. Although young and beautiful, schoolteacher Anne Gladden fears a dull future. She finally decides to take a walk on the wild side, splurging on some fashionable new clothes and setting off to find adventure. Her new confidence inspires her to flirt with complete strangers. When a gangster pays unwanted attention to her, she ditches him and flees in his car, unaware that there's a corpse in the trunk. Determined to recover his stolen vehicle and its incriminating cargo the thug begins a desperate search. The oblivious Anne, comes to the aid of a handsome young man stranded alongside the road. Romance blooms, but after the shocking discovery of a body in the trunk, the duo decide they have to return the car. The bickering lovebirds head back to the city, trailed by both the angry gangster and the cops, who suspect the young couple of murder.
Who’s in it. Half a Sinner stars Heather Angel as Anne Gladden, John 'Dusty' King as Larry Cameron, Constance Collier as Mrs. Jefferson Breckenbridge and Tom Dugan as Red Egan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Half a Sinner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Half a Sinner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Half a Sinner tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Half a Sinner (1940)?
- In US, Half a Sinner is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Half a Sinner worth watching?
- Half a Sinner holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Half a Sinner?
- Half a Sinner stars Heather Angel, John 'Dusty' King, Constance Collier, Tom Dugan and Robert Elliott.
- When was Half a Sinner released?
- Half a Sinner was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.