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The First Deadly Sin
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The First Deadly Sin

1980-10-03 · 112 min · ★ 5.9

Crime · Drama · Mystery · Thriller

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?

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Directors
Brian G. Hutton
Production companies
Artanis Productions Inc., Filmways Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Frank SinatraFrank SinatraSgt. Edward X. Delaney
Faye DunawayFaye DunawayBarbara Delaney
David DukesDavid DukesDaniel Blank
George CoeGeorge CoeDr. Bernardi
Brenda VaccaroBrenda VaccaroMonica Gilbert
Martin GabelMartin GabelChristopher Langley
James WhitmoreJames WhitmoreDr. Sanford Ferguson
Anthony ZerbeAnthony ZerbeCaptain Broughton
Joe SpinellJoe SpinellCharles Lipsky
Jeffrey DeMunnJeffrey DeMunnSgt. Fernandez Correlli
Eddie JonesEddie JonesCurdy
James HaydenJames HaydenYoung Policeman
Anna NavarroAnna NavarroSunny Jordeen
Denise LuteSports Clerk Girl
Victor ArnoldVictor ArnoldOfficer Kendall
Reuben GreeneReuben GreeneBill Garvin
Tom SignorelliTom SignorelliCarl Lucas
Richard BackusRichard BackusWalt Ashman
Hugh HurdHugh HurdBen Johnson
Robert WeilRobert WeilSol Appel

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