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Still from The Great Sinner — The Great Sinner (1949) — Robert SiodmakPhotographed by George J. Folsey

Robert Siodmak

The Great Sinner

Name: The Great Sinner
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1949
Duration: 110 min

English / 1949 / 1h 50m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Romance

Letterboxd: 3.26/5·1.3K ratings·341 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A young man succumbs to gambling fever.

Included in
Starring Ava Gardner
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Siodmak

WriterLadislas Fodor, Christopher Isherwood

CinematographerGeorge J. Folsey

ComposerBronislau Kaper

EditorHarold F. Kress

Producer

Gottfried 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)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

People on Sunday1930

Both directed by Robert Siodmak

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