Black Sin (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1989, Black Sin is a drama film directed by Jean-Marie Straub, running about 42 minutes.
What it’s about. A companion piece to the earlier film ‘The Death of Empedocles’, 'Black Sin' is an adaptation of the third version of Friedrich Hölderlin’s play ‘Der Tod Des Empedokles’.
Who’s in it. Black Sin stars Andreas von Rauch as Empédocle, Vladimir Baratta as Pausanias, Howard Vernon as Manes and Danièle Huillet as La femme (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Black Sin has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Sin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Sin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Sin (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Sin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Sin worth watching?
- Black Sin holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Sin?
- Black Sin stars Andreas von Rauch, Vladimir Baratta, Howard Vernon and Danièle Huillet.
- When was Black Sin released?
- Black Sin was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 42 minutes.