Once a Sinner
Synopsis
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...
Top Cast
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Pat Kirkwood
Irene James
Jack Watling
John Ross
Joy Shelton
Vera Lamb
Sydney Tafler
Jimmy Smart
Thora Hird
Mrs. James
Humphrey Lestocq
Lewis Canfield
Gordon McLeod
Mr. Ross
Edith Sharpe
Mrs. Ross
Harry Fowler
Bill James
Danny Green
Ticker James
Stuart Lindsell
Inspector Rance
Olive Sloane
Lil
George Street
Bridges
Rose Howlett
Mrs. Lamb
Charles Paton
Mr. Lamb
Stuart Latham
Charlie
Cameron Hall
Mr. Barker
Norman Williams
Barman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Screenplay & Story
- David Evans
- Original Score
- Ronald Binge
- Original Title
- Once a Sinner
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- John Argyle Productions, Butcher's Film Service
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Gilbert
David Evans, Ronald Marsh
Ronald Binge
Frank North
Lister Laurance
John Argyle
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Gilbert
Director
David Evans
Screenplay
Frank North
Director of Photography
Lister Laurance
Editor
Ronald Binge
Original Music Composer
John Argyle
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once a Sinner
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What is Once a Sinner about?
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...
Who directed Once a Sinner?
Once a Sinner was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Who stars in Once a Sinner?
The principal cast of Once a Sinner includes Pat Kirkwood, Jack Watling, Joy Shelton, Sydney Tafler, Thora Hird.
When was Once a Sinner released and how long is it?
Once a Sinner was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Once a Sinner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once a Sinner was composed by Ronald Binge.
Is Once a Sinner based on a book or true story?
Once a Sinner is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ronald Marsh".