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Crime Cult Classic

Strippers, syndicates, and sexploitation in Michael Findlay’s unapologetically nasty feature debut.

THE SIN SYNDICATE

The city belongs to the syndicate, but these women have nothing left to lose.

1965 · 01:10:00 · R · Crime / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

At a Senate crime hearing, four young girls testify as to how, shortly after their arrival in New York, they became "zero girls," also known as "party girls".

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What is The Sin Syndicate about?

The Sin Syndicate is a 1965 American crime thriller directed by Michael Findlay about four young women who become entangled with a criminal syndicate after arriving in New York and starting out as strippers.

Synopsis

Michael Findlay’s film debut displays the same disgust with women and overall contempt for humanity that has made his later films such appalling classics. Young women start out as strippers in the big city, but end up in the clutches of “The Syndicate”. Unrelentingly nasty, full of hard-boiled narration.
Details & Specs
Director
Michael Findlay
Release
1965
Runtime
1h 10m
Country
United States of America
Genres
Crime, Thriller
Also Known As
Zero Girls, The Sin Syndicate: The Story of Zero Girls

Why Cult

Findlay Film Debut

See where Michael Findlay’s notorious career began, already showcasing his trademark misanthropy.

Hard-Boiled Narration

The film’s relentless narration adds a bitter, pulp edge to its sordid tale.

Sexploitation Roughie

Expect a full dose of roughie-era sex, nudity, and exploitation themes, straight from the mid-60s underground.

Senate Crime Hearing Frame

The narrative unfolds through the testimonies of four young 'party girls' at a Senate crime hearing, giving it a pseudo-documentary edge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sin Syndicate about? +

The Sin Syndicate follows four young women who arrive in New York, become strippers, and are soon caught up with a criminal syndicate, as recounted in their testimonies at a Senate crime hearing.

Who directed The Sin Syndicate? +

The Sin Syndicate was directed by Michael Findlay.

When was The Sin Syndicate released? +

The Sin Syndicate was released in 1965.

How long is The Sin Syndicate? +

The Sin Syndicate has a runtime of 70 minutes.

What genre is The Sin Syndicate? +

The Sin Syndicate is a crime thriller film.

Where can I watch The Sin Syndicate? +

The Sin Syndicate is available to stream on SassyFlix.