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The Great Sinner

English • 1949 • 1h 50m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

A young man succumbs to gambling fever.

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Starring Ava Gardner
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Siodmak

WriterLadislas Fodor, Christopher Isherwood

CinematographerGeorge J. Folsey

ComposerBronislau Kaper

EditorHarold F. Kress

ProducerGottfried Reinhardt

Cast

Gregory Peckas Fedja

Ava Gardneras Pauline Ostrovsky

Melvyn Douglasas Armand De Glasse

Walter Hustonas General Ostrovsky

Ethel Barrymoreas Grandmother Ostrovsky

Frank Morganas Aristide Pitard

Agnes Mooreheadas Emma Getzel

Friedrich von Ledeburas Casino Secretary

Ludwig Donathas Doctor

Curt Boisas Jeweler / Money Lender

Ludwig Stösselas Hotel Manager

Ernö Verebesas Hotel Valet

Fred Aldrichas Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)

James Andersonas Nervous Young Gambler (uncredited)

John Arnoldas Croupier (uncredited)

Hanna Axmann-Rezzorias Staring Casino Patron (uncredited)

William Baileyas Gambling Casino Accountant (uncredited)

Martha Bamattreas Female Fountain Attendant (uncredited)

Richard Bartellas Cloakroom Attendant (uncredited)

Holger Bendixenas Waiter (uncredited)

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