Angels of Sin
Les Anges du péché
Synopsis
A well-off young woman decides to become a nun, joining a convent that rehabilitates female prisoners. Through their program, she meets a woman named Thérèse who refuses any help because she says she was innocent of the crime she was convicted for. After being released from prison, Thérèse murders the actual perpetrator of the crime and comes to seek sanctuary in the convent.
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Renée Faure
Anne-Marie Lamaury
Jany Holt
Thérèse
Sylvie
Prioress
Mila Parély
Madeleine
Marie-Hélène Dasté
Mother Saint-Jean
Yolande Laffon
Madame Lamaury
Paula Dehelly
Mother Dominique
Silvia Monfort
Agnès
Gilberte Terbois
Sister Marie-Josèphe
Louis Seigner
Prison director
Georges Colin
Head of the P.J.
Geneviève Morel
Sister Berthe
Christiane Barry
Sister Blaise
Jean Morel
Police inspector
Jacqueline Champi
Nun
Madeleine Clervanne
Andrée Clément
Sister Élisabeth
Elisabeth Hardy
Nun
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Bresson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Giraudoux, Robert Bresson, Raymond Leopold Bruckberger
- Original Score
- Jean-Jacques Grünenwald
- Original Title
- Les Anges du péché
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Synops, Films Roger Richebé
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Bresson
Jean Giraudoux, Robert Bresson, Raymond Leopold Bruckberger
Jean-Jacques Grünenwald
Philippe Agostini
Yvonne Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Giraudoux
Writer
Robert Bresson
Writer
Robert Bresson
Director
Raymond Leopold Bruckberger
Writer
Jean-Jacques Grünenwald
Original Music Composer
Philippe Agostini
Director of Photography
Yvonne Martin
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Angels of Sin
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What is Angels of Sin about?
A well-off young woman decides to become a nun, joining a convent that rehabilitates female prisoners. Through their program, she meets a woman named Thérèse who refuses any help because she says she was innocent of the crime she was convicted for. After being released from prison, Thérèse murders the actual perpetrator of the crime and comes to seek sanctuary in the convent.
Who directed Angels of Sin?
Angels of Sin was directed by Robert Bresson.
Who stars in Angels of Sin?
The principal cast of Angels of Sin includes Renée Faure, Jany Holt, Sylvie, Mila Parély, Marie-Hélène Dasté.
When was Angels of Sin released and how long is it?
Angels of Sin was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Angels of Sin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Angels of Sin was composed by Jean-Jacques Grünenwald.