Guilty as Sin (1993): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Guilty as Sin is a 1993 drama thriller directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Rebecca De Mornay as Jennifer Haines, Stephen Lang and Don Johnson. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $22.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hollywood Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Guilty as Sin About?
The premise of Guilty as Sin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When she finally encounters her perfect match—a handsome, wealthy, and dangerously seductive man—she discovers he is a real lady‑killer. Before the criminal lawyer can fully grasp the situation, she is compelled to defend the murder of his wife, even though she is convinced of his guilt.
Guilty as Sin Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female stockinged feet
- pantyhose
- foot closeup
- camera shot of feet
- nude pantyhose
- womanizer
- psychopath
- kicked in the face
- gurney
- burning man
- bludgeoning
- woman wears only a man's shirt
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- man corrupts a woman
- sex in an office
- wealth
- husband wife relationship
- sexism
- gigolo
- rich wife
- death of wife
- detective
- planting evidence
- fear
- guilt
- alibi
- jury
- hung jury
- chicago illinois
- legal thriller
- neo hitchcock
- hitchcockian
- investigation
- lawyer
- female lawyer
- judicial system
- female protagonist
- sociopath
- woman in jeopardy
- trial
- maniac
- frame up
- murder
- fatal attraction
- femme fatale
- kitchen
- flashback
- bar
- murdered before giving protagonist information
- stalker
- ski mask
Guilty as Sin Cast & Characters
Rebecca De Mornay leads the cast as Jennifer Haines, with Stephen Lang as Phil Garson and Don Johnson as David Greenhill. Directed by Sidney Lumet; 35 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sidney Lumet
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Don Johnson as David Greenhill - Brigit Wilson as Rita Greenhill
Also Starring in Guilty as Sin
· 31 more- Jack Warden Moe
- Harvey Atkin Judge Steinberg
- Dana Ivey Judge Tompkins
- Chris Benson Arraignment Judge
- John Kapelos Ed Lombardo
- Luis Guzmán Lt. Bernard Martinez
- Barbara Eve Harris Kathleen Bigelow
- Tom Quinn Squash Player
- Sean McCann Nolan
- Tom Butler Heath
- Ron White Diangelo
- Anthony Sherwood Ken Powell
- Sandi Ross Postal Supervisor
- Melanie Nicholls-King Receptionist
- Denis Akiyama Lab Technician
- Gene Mack Security Guard
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- Tom McCamus Ray Schiff
- Johnie Chase Clerk
- Jack Newman Jury Foreman
- Lynne Cormack Esther Rothman
- Norma Dell'Agnese Emily
- James Blendick McMartin
- Lili Francks Nurse
- Simon Sinn Mr. Loo
- Peter Blais Handwriting Expert
- Robert Kennedy Caniff
- Alberto De Rosa Plasterer
- Yanira Contreras Woman at Cleaners
- Christina Grace Miriam Langford
- Shelley Young Woman at Supper Club
- Roland Rothchild Intern
More from Sidney Lumet
More films directed by Sidney Lumet, best-rated first: 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and Serpico.
Guilty as Sin Plot Summary
What happens in Guilty as Sin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jennifer Haines is an up-and-coming Chicago attorney who rides a wave of success after a big courtroom win. Fresh off the victory, she enjoys a celebratory moment with the man in her life, Phil Garson, and returns to a workplace where she is greeted as a rising star. Their personal dynamics are complicated by a fresh arrival: David Greenhill, a suave, self-assured figure who was in the gallery during Haines’s previous trial and now stands accused of murdering his wealthy wife, Rita Greenhill. Greenhill wants Haines to take his case, but she initially refuses, wary of his charm and the danger it could bring.
Full summary
The whole story of Guilty as Sin, scene by scene
Guilty as Sin Box Office
Guilty as Sin grossed $22.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$22.9M
- US & Canada
- $22.9M
Guilty as Sin Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Guilty as Sin.
How Well Do You Know Guilty as Sin?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the profession of the main character Jennifer Haines?
Cars in Guilty as Sin
10 cars on screen, including the 1986 Mercedes-Benz SL R107 and the Club Car DS.
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1986 Mercedes-Benz SL R107 Important role -
Club Car DS Minor role -
1983 Ford Econoline Minor role -
1984 Jaguar Sovereign Series III Minor role
Guilty as Sin Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Bűnben égve” and “Đavolji odvjetnik”.
- Also known as
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- Bűnben égve
- Đavolji odvjetnik
- Tan culpable como el pecado
- Jenseits der Unschuld
- Per legittima accusa
- L'Avocat du diable
- El abogado del diablo
- Culpado como o Pecado
- Фатален грях
- Ένοχος σαν Αμαρτία
- Виновен вне подозрений
- 战栗情谋
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- Ďáblův advokát
- 의혹의 함정
- Syyllinen
- Skyldig som synden
- Adwokat zbrodni
- L’advocat del diable
- ギルティ／罪深き罪
- Günahkarlar
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Guilty as Sin FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Guilty as Sin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Guilty as Sin?
Guilty as Sin runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Guilty as Sin released?
Guilty as Sin was released on June 4, 1993.
Who directed Guilty as Sin?
Guilty as Sin was directed by Sidney Lumet.
More films by Sidney Lumet Who is in the cast of Guilty as Sin?
Guilty as Sin stars Rebecca De Mornay as Jennifer Haines, Stephen Lang as Phil Garson and Don Johnson as David Greenhill, among 35 credited actors.
How much did Guilty as Sin make at the box office?
Guilty as Sin grossed $22.9 million worldwide.
Does Guilty as Sin have a post-credit scene?
No. Guilty as Sin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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