Strippers become pawns in a seedy criminal underworld where innocence has no sanctuary.
THE SIN SYNDICATE
The city belongs to the syndicate, but these women have nothing left to lose.
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".
Quick Answer
The Sin Syndicate is a 1965 American crime thriller directed by Michael Findlay about young women who start as strippers in the big city and find themselves at the mercy of a criminal syndicate.
Programmer's Pick
Michael Findlay kicks off his legacy of cinematic misanthropy with a film that makes no apologies for its grime or attitude. Unrelenting narration and the blunt realities of exploitation cinema are on full display. This one doesn’t so much tug at the curtain as rip it down and stomp on it.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
The film’s narration adds a relentless, world-weary edge, setting the tone for its unapologetic view of vice and corruption.
Findlay wastes no time with sentiment, diving straight into the harsh realities faced by young women in the city.
This is the film where Michael Findlay first established his signature misanthropic style.
The story’s framing device—testimony before a Senate hearing—brings a stark, quasi-documentary edge.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Arrival of young women in New York
The Syndicate's control over strippers
Exploitation and powerlessness of women
Big city nightlife, Senate crime hearing
Questions from the Vault
When was The Sin Syndicate released? +
The Sin Syndicate was released in 1965.
Who directed The Sin Syndicate? +
The Sin Syndicate was directed by Michael Findlay.
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.
Where can I watch The Sin Syndicate? +
You can watch The Sin Syndicate on SassyFlix.
