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Infidelity and murder simmer beneath the sun of a Greek island in this British drama.

SIN

1971 · 1h 28m · R · Drama · IMDB TMDB

A beautiful but frustrated housewife begins an affair with a former childhood friend. When her suspicious husband starts to show signs of jealousy, the adulterous couple plot to murder him.

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What is Sin about?

Sin is a 1971 United Kingdom drama film directed by George P. Cosmatos about an affair between a married woman and her husband's childhood friend that spirals into violence and crime.

Synopsis

When Orestes returns to his Greek island homeland after several years in London to settle his late father's estate, he begins an affair with Elena, who is married to his childhood friend Yanni. Their adultery soon leads to violence and crime.
Details & Specs
Director
George P. Cosmatos
Writer
George P. Cosmatos
Release
1971
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Drama
Also Known As
Restless, Original title: The Beloved

Why Cult

Raquel Welch in Europe

Hollywood icon Raquel Welch inhabits the role of Elena, bringing glamour and tension to this British drama set on a Greek island.

Mediterranean Noir Plot

Adultery leads to conspiracy and crime as passions ignite and loyalties unravel on the sun-drenched shores of Cyprus.

Cosmatos Direction

Before his Hollywood heyday, George P. Cosmatos crafts a tale of lust and betrayal drenched in Mediterranean atmosphere.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Sin about? +

Sin follows a married woman, Elena, who begins an affair with her husband's childhood friend, Orestes, leading to violence and crime on a Greek island.

When was Sin released? +

Sin was released in 1971.

Who directed Sin? +

Sin was directed by George P. Cosmatos.

How long is Sin? +

Sin has a runtime of 88 minutes.

What genre is Sin? +

Sin is a drama film.

Where can I watch Sin? +

Sin is available to stream on SassyFlix.