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The First Deadly Sin poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.4 / 100
1980·Crime / Thriller / Drama·1h 52m

THE FIRST DEADLY SIN

“He's searching for a killer. She's searching for a miracle .... And time is running out.”

A serial killer is stalking New York. Inspector Edward X. Delaney is an NYPD detective, nearing retirement, who is trying to put together the pieces of the case. Are the victims somehow linked? What does the brutal method of death signify?

Above the Line
Brian G. Hutton·DirectorMann Rubin·ScreenplayLawrence Sanders·NovelJack Priestley·Director of PhotographyGordon Jenkins·Original Music ComposerEric Albertson·Editor
Cast
Frank Sinatra·Edward X. DelaneyFaye Dunaway·Barbara DelaneyDavid Dukes·Daniel BlankGeorge Coe·Dr. BernardiBrenda Vaccaro·Monica GilbertMartin Gabel·Christopher LangleyJames Whitmore·Dr. Sanford FergusonAnthony Zerbe·Captain BroughtonJoe Spinell·Charles LipskyJeffrey DeMunn·Corelli
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Brian G. Hutton·Director
Writing· 2
Mann Rubin·ScreenplayLawrence Sanders·Novel
Camera· 1
Jack Priestley·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Eric Albertson·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Gordon Jenkins·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Woods Mackintosh·Production DesignRobert Drumheller·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Louis DiGiaimo·Casting
By the Numbers
59.4
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
63%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The First Deadly Sin's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#B30000
#C0C0C0
Mood
Ominous, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a dark background with the movie title in red at the top. Below the title, a silver ice axe is depicted diagonally. In the lower half of the”

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Key Elements
Ice AxeCars
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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