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The First Deadly Sin

The First Deadly Sin

He's searching for a killer. She's searching for a miracle .... And time is running out.

19805.71h 52mR

Overview

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?

Directed by Brian G. Hutton
Written by Lawrence Sanders, Mann Rubin
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Top Cast

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Edward X. Delaney

Faye Dunaway

Faye Dunaway

Barbara Delaney

David Dukes

David Dukes

Daniel Blank

George Coe

George Coe

Dr. Bernardi

Brenda Vaccaro

Brenda Vaccaro

Monica Gilbert

Martin Gabel

Martin Gabel

Christopher Langley

James Whitmore

James Whitmore

Dr. Sanford Ferguson

Anthony Zerbe

Anthony Zerbe

Captain Broughton

Joe Spinell

Joe Spinell

Charles Lipsky

Jeffrey DeMunn

Jeffrey DeMunn

Corelli

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About The First Deadly Sin

The First Deadly Sin is a crime, drama, mystery, thriller film released in 1980. Directed by Brian G. Hutton, it stars Frank Sinatra, Faye Dunaway, David Dukes. 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?

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