The Original Sin (1948): Cast
The Original Sin is a 1948 comedy starring Bobby Todd as Adam Schmidt, Helmut Käutner and Rudolf Vogel. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Bavaria Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Original Sin About?
The premise of The Original Sin without spoilers.
A discontented apple‑juice magnate torn between his wife and his secretary attempts suicide and is placed in a psychiatric facility. While under treatment he drifts into a slumbering dream where he experiences surreal episodes as Adam and Eve, wandering through fantastical visions of both heaven and hell, reflecting his inner conflict.
The Original Sin Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- apple juice
- fruit juice company
- love triangle
- cheating husband
- boss in love with secretary
- suicide attempt
- asylum
- committed to an institution
- dream
- dream world
- adam and eve
- devil
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- apple of eden
- heaven and hell
- small businessman
The Original Sin Cast & Characters
Bobby Todd leads the cast as Adam Schmidt, with Helmut Käutner as Prof. Petri and Rudolf Vogel as Barkeeper.
- Bobby Todd as Adam Schmidt
- Helmut Käutner as Prof. Petri
- Rudolf Vogel as Barkeeper
- Margarete Haagen as Teufels Großmutter
Also Starring in The Original Sin
· 6 more- Willy Maertens Portier
- Irene von Meyendorff Eva-Lilith
- Bum Krüger
- Arno Assmann Dr. Lutz / Lucifer
- Bettina Moissi Eva Medier- Eden
- Thea Thiele Fräulein Seraphim
The Original Sin Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Le Péché originel” and “Syndefaldet”.
- Also known as
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- Le Péché originel
- Syndefaldet
- Adam
- Eva och ormen
- The Apple Fell
- El pecado original
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The Original Sin FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Original Sin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Original Sin?
The Original Sin runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Original Sin released?
The Original Sin was released on November 23, 1948.
Who is in the cast of The Original Sin?
The Original Sin stars Bobby Todd as Adam Schmidt, Helmut Käutner as Prof. Petri and Rudolf Vogel as Barkeeper, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Original Sin have a post-credit scene?
No. The Original Sin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Original Sin in?
The original language of The Original Sin is German.
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