The Sinner (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1940, The Sinner is a drama film directed by Amleto Palermi, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Seduced and abandonned by her fiance, Maria Ferrante leaves home to avoid any scandal. She is trying to find work and place to stay but one misfortune after another comes into her life Venice Film Festival 1940
Who’s in it. The Sinner stars Vittorio De Sica as Pietro Bandelli, Paola Barbara as Maria Ferrante, Fosco Giachetti as Salvatore, fratello di Adele and Gino Cervi as Alberto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Sinner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sinner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sinner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sinner (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sinner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sinner worth watching?
- The Sinner holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sinner?
- The Sinner stars Vittorio De Sica, Paola Barbara, Fosco Giachetti, Gino Cervi and Olga Solbelli.
- When was The Sinner released?
- The Sinner was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.