Impoverished British bank clerk John Ross is hopelessly in love with drop-dead gorgeous Irene James. Ross will do anything to win Irene's affections - including embezzlement. She ends up marrying him, but she can't give up her true love, slimy counterfeiter Jimmy Smart...
Once a Sinner (1950) is a drama film directed by Lewis Gilbert, released on July 1, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Pat Kirkwood, Jack Watling, Joy Shelton and Sydney Tafler. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
Pat Kirkwood
as Irene James (as Patricia Kirkwood)
Jack Watling
as John Ross
Joy Shelton
as Vera Lamb
Sydney Tafler
as Jimmy Smart
Thora Hird
as Mrs. James
Humphrey Lestocq
as Lewis Canfield
Gordon McLeod
as Mr. Ross
Edith Sharpe
as Mrs. Ross
Harry Fowler
as Bill James
Danny Green
as Ticker James
Stuart Lindsell
as Inspector Rance
Olive Sloane
as Lil
Directed by Lewis Gilbert, written by David Evans and Ronald Marsh, produced by John Argyle.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 5 ratings.
The Reformatory Girl. There is very little known and written about as regards Lewis Gilbert's Once a Sinner. It's one of those British "B" noir productions that hasn't been readily available to Brit Noir completists. Thankfully some stalwart noir peeps have kept it topical via internet forums and it does have an official DVD release now. Once a Sinner is very British. The backdrop is quintessentially of the British…
Reviewed on July 20, 2014
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The main cast of Once a Sinner (1950) includes Pat Kirkwood, Jack Watling, Joy Shelton, Sydney Tafler and Thora Hird. The film was directed by Lewis Gilbert. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Once a Sinner was released on July 1, 1950 and runs for 1h 18m.
Once a Sinner (1950) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
