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The First Deadly Sin

R19801h 52mBrian G. Hutton
IMDb 5.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 63%

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

A serial killer is stalking New York City. Inspector Edward 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?

CrimeDramaMysteryThriller
New York CitySerial KillerPolice DetectiveAxe MurderPolice VigilantismThoughts Of RetirementDying WifeThrill KillForensic EvidenceKidney Disease

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What is The First Deadly Sin (1980) about?

A serial killer is stalking New York City. Inspector Edward 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?

Who stars in The First Deadly Sin?

The First Deadly Sin stars Frank Sinatra (Sgt. Edward X. Delaney), Faye Dunaway (Barbara Delaney), David Dukes (Daniel Blank), George Coe (Dr. Bernardi), Brenda Vaccaro (Monica Gilbert). The film was directed by Brian G. Hutton.

How long is The First Deadly Sin?

The First Deadly Sin has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated R.

Is The First Deadly Sin worth watching?

The First Deadly Sin holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 63. Fans of Crime, Drama, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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