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The Original Sin

161h 45m1948Helmut Käutner
IMDb: 6.9/10
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An apple juice producer can't decide between his wife and his secretary and tries to commit suicide. Being committed to psychiatry, he falls asleep and dreams of adventures as Adam and Eve in heaven and hell.

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What is The Original Sin (1948) about?

An apple juice producer can't decide between his wife and his secretary and tries to commit suicide. Being committed to psychiatry, he falls asleep and dreams of adventures as Adam and Eve in heaven and hell.

Who stars in The Original Sin?

The Original Sin stars Bobby Todd (Adam Schmidt), Irene von Meyendorff (Eva-Lilith), Helmut Käutner (Prof. Petri), Rudolf Vogel (Barkeeper), Margarete Haagen (Teufels Großmutter). The film was directed by Helmut Käutner.

How long is The Original Sin?

The Original Sin has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1948. It is rated 16.

Is The Original Sin worth watching?

The Original Sin holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Comedy, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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