Original Sin
“Lead us into temptation.”
Synopsis
A young man is plunged into a life of subterfuge, deceit and mistaken identity in pursuit of a femme fatale whose heart is never quite within his grasp.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-04
Top Cast
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Angelina Jolie
Julia Russell / Bonnie Castle
Antonio Banderas
Luis Antonio Vargas
Thomas Jane
Walter Downs / Billy / Mephisto
Gregory Itzin
Colonel Worth
Jack Thompson
Alan Jordan
Allison Mackie
Augusta Jordan
Joan Pringle
Sara
Cordelia Richards
Emily Russel
James Haven
Faust
Lisa Owen
Margareta
Nitzi Arellano
Prostitute
Julio Bracho
Guard
Harry Porter
Stage Manager
Shaula Vega
Dressmaker Girl
Fernando Torre Laphame
Wedding Priest
Mario Iván Martínez
Cuban Priest
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
Jorge Cortés
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 10, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$42M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$35.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.84x
-$6.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Cristofer
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Cristofer
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- Original Sin
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland, United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, Latin, German, French, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $42M
- Worldwide Gross
- $35.4M
- Production Studios
- Epsilon Motion Pictures, Via Rosa Productions, Di Novi Pictures, Intermedia Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hyde Park Entertainment, UGC Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Cristofer
Michael Cristofer, Cornell Woolrich
Terence Blanchard
Rodrigo Prieto
Eric A. Sears
Carol Lees, Kate Guinzburg, Denise Di Novi, Michelle Pfeiffer, David Hoberman
Department Leadership Roster
Carol Lees
Producer
Michael Cristofer
Screenplay
Rodrigo Prieto
Director of Photography
Eric A. Sears
Editor
Kate Guinzburg
Producer
Denise Di Novi
Producer
Michael Cristofer
Director
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
Michelle Pfeiffer
Producer
Ray McIntyre Jr.
Visual Effects Supervisor
Donna Zakowska
Costume Design
David J. Bomba
Production Design
Dino Dos Santos
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Original Sin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Original Sin about?
A young man is plunged into a life of subterfuge, deceit and mistaken identity in pursuit of a femme fatale whose heart is never quite within his grasp.
Who directed Original Sin?
Original Sin was directed by Michael Cristofer.
Who stars in Original Sin?
The principal cast of Original Sin includes Angelina Jolie, Antonio Banderas, Thomas Jane, Gregory Itzin, Jack Thompson.
When was Original Sin released and how long is it?
Original Sin was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Original Sin?
Original Sin had a reported production budget of $42M and grossed $35.4M at the worldwide box office (0.84 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Original Sin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Original Sin was composed by Terence Blanchard.
Is Original Sin based on a book or true story?
Original Sin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cornell Woolrich".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Original Sin?
Original Sin holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).