Sin (1971): Cast & Plot
Sin is a 1971 drama directed by George P. Cosmatos, starring Richard Johnson as Orestes, Raquel Welch and Renato Romano. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- George P. Cosmatos
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sin About?
The premise of Sin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Raquel invites you to witness the path of sin. When Orestes returns to his Greek island home after years in London to settle his late father’s estate, he embarks on an affair with Elena, the wife of his childhood friend Yanni. Their illicit relationship quickly spirals into violence and tragedy.
Sin Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- cyprus
- cypriot
- europe
- marriage
- husband wife relationship
Sin Cast & Characters
Richard Johnson leads the cast as Orestes, with Raquel Welch as Elena and Renato Romano as Yanni. Directed by George P. Cosmatos; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director George P. Cosmatos
- Richard Johnson as Orestes
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Raquel Welch as Elena - Renato Romano as Yanni
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Jack Hawkins as Father Nicholas
Also Starring in Sin
· 5 moreSin Plot Summary
What happens in Sin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a remote Greek island, Elena, Raquel Welch is a stunning but frustrated housewife who feels trapped in a loveless marriage with her wealthy, emotionally distant husband, Richard Johnson as Orestes. The rhythms of daily life—the chores, the appearances, the weighed silence between them—leave her yearning for passion, genuine connection, and a sense of purpose that seems forever out of reach. The island’s sunlit beauty contrasts with the quiet ache inside her, setting the stage for a life that seems to be drifting away from her.
Full summary
The whole story of Sin, scene by scene
Sin Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “The Beloved” and “Restless”.
- Also known as
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- The Beloved
- Restless
- Femmina Violenta
- La amante
- Heisskaltes Blut
- 血洒杜鹃红
- L’amant
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Sin FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sin?
Sin runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Sin released?
Sin was released in 1971.
Who directed Sin?
Sin was directed by George P. Cosmatos.
More films by George P. Cosmatos Who is in the cast of Sin?
Sin stars Richard Johnson as Orestes, Raquel Welch as Elena and Renato Romano as Yanni, among 9 credited actors.
Does Sin have a post-credit scene?
No. Sin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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