The First Deadly Sin

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The First Deadly Sin

R

Released Oct 3, 1980

1h 52m

Crime

Drama

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A New York police detective with a bedridden wife hunts a killer who uses a mountaineer's ice ax.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Who would have thought, in all honesty, that Frank Sinatra had this performance still left in him?

Rated: 3/4

Oct 23, 2004

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…while not the grand send-off Sinatra was looking for, it’s an ernest, worthwhile movie for fans of the star…

Rated: 3/5

Apr 15, 2023

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

The film is decent enough, and Sinatra is easy to believe and to take in the cliched role.

Rated: B-

Dec 17, 2015

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Steve Crum

Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers

Forgettable Sinatra vehicle, beneath the Chairman's talents.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 8, 2006

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Pablo Villaça

Cinema em Cena

A ateno com os detalhes e a preocupao com o realismo, ao lado da atuao sbria de Sinatra, colocam o filme acima de outros exemplares do gnero (mesmo trazendo um assassino desinteressante).

Rated: 4/5

May 29, 2006

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Oct 1, 2005

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Steve D

slow moving and joyless.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/17/23

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Audience Member

Good movie that should have been better, but Sinatra's honest performance makes it well worth watching...

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

It's a sin to kill but this movie deals with a killer committing several of them Starting the legendary Frank Sinatra and Faye Dunaway Delaney is nearing the end of his career as a New York City homicide detective. But, before he can retire, he picks up a case involving multiple brutal murders, the victims of which have nothing in common. A museum curator (Martin Gabel), they both start to piece together the few clues left behind. As if that wasn't enough to worry about his wife diagnosed with a serious disease. One of her kidneys is surgically removed and it's unsure what will happen to her. This whole thing feels more like those 1940s murder mysteries of old. Not a lot happens. Too much talking and so many slow moments. I think older audiences will get more out of it.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Audience Member

Solid and gritty cop movie that also touches on personal life struggles with its characters, including Frank Sinatra's who has struggles with finding a serial killer and dealing with his wife's sever illness. Perhaps Sinatra's best work. Also great acting from the supporting cast including Martin Gabel, Brenda Vaccaro, Anthony Zerbe, and the great character actor Joe Spinell.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

Frank Sinatra gave the performance of his life. My husband & I throughly enjoyed this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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The First Deadly Sin is an entertaining little yarn that will catch you off guard with how well done it is. Perhaps a bit slow moving at times the ambiance and mood is perfect and Sinatra is great as the detective.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Synopsis

A New York police detective with a bedridden wife hunts a killer who uses a mountaineer's ice ax.

Director: Brian G. Hutton
Producer: George Pappas, Mark Shanker
Distributor: Filmways Pictures
Production Co: Artanis Productions Inc., Cinema VII
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 3, 1980, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 18, 2010
Runtime: 1h 52m

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