The First Deadly Sin

The First Deadly Sin

112 mins | Drama, Crime, Thriller, Mystery | Oct. 3, 1980

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?

The First Deadly Sin

112 mins | Drama, Crime, Thriller, Mystery | Oct. 3, 1980

The First Deadly Sin
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?
IMDb rating 5.9
Producers Filmways Pictures, Artanis Productions Inc.
Original title The First Deadly Sin
Directors Brian G. Hutton
Writers Lawrence Sanders, Mann Rubin

Cast

Frank Sinatra

as Edward X. Delaney

Faye Dunaway

as Barbara Delaney

David Dukes

as Daniel Blank

George Coe

as Dr. Bernardi

Brenda Vaccaro

as Monica Gilbert

Martin Gabel

as Christopher Langley

James Whitmore

as Dr. Sanford Ferguson

Anthony Zerbe

as Captain Broughton

Joe Spinell

as Charles Lipsky

Jeffrey DeMunn

as Corelli

Eddie Jones

as Curdy

James Hayden

as Young Policeman

Bruce Willis

as Man Entering Diner as Delaney Leaves (uncredited)