The Original Sin(1948)
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The Original Sin Synopsis
An apple juice producer can't decide between his wife and his secretary and tries to commit suicide. Being committed to psychiatry, he falls asleep and dreams of adventures as Adam and Eve in heaven and hell.
The Original Sin (1948) is a comedy film directed by Helmut Käutner, released on November 23, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Bobby Todd, Irene von Meyendorff, Helmut Käutner and Rudolf Vogel. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Helmut Käutner
- Writers:
- Kurd E. Heyne, Helmut Käutner, Bobby Todd
- Producers:
- Helmut Käutner, Helmut Beck-Herzog
- Cinematographer:
- Igor Oberberg
- Composer:
- Bernhard Eichhorn
- Production:
- Bavaria Film, Camera-Filmproduktion
- Status:
- Released
The Original Sin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bobby Todd
as Adam Schmidt
Irene von Meyendorff
as Eva-Lilith
Helmut Käutner
as Prof. Petri
Rudolf Vogel
as Barkeeper
Margarete Haagen
as Teufels Großmutter
Arno Assmann
as Dr. Lutz / Lucifer
Bum Krüger
- Thea Thiele
Thea Thiele
as Fräulein Seraphim
Willy Maertens
as Portier
Bettina Moissi
as Eva Medier- Eden
- Joana Maria Gorvin
Joana Maria Gorvin
as Lilly Schmith (Lilith)
- Carl Voscherau
Carl Voscherau
Key crew
Directed by Helmut Käutner, written by Kurd E. Heyne, Helmut Käutner and Bobby Todd, produced by Helmut Käutner and Helmut Beck-Herzog.
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The Original Sin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Original Sin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Original Sin online?
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Who stars in The Original Sin?
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The main cast of The Original Sin (1948) includes Bobby Todd, Irene von Meyendorff, Helmut Käutner, Rudolf Vogel and Margarete Haagen. The film was directed by Helmut Käutner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Original Sin released?
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The Original Sin was released on November 23, 1948 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Original Sin worth watching?
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The Original Sin (1948) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.