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Original Sin

 
Original Sin
Rating: 3.1  (47 reviews)
Price Range: $10 - $13
Key Features: Director: Michael Cristofer; Stars: Antonio Banderas, Angelina Jolie; Release Date: January 15, 2008
Late nineteenth century Cuba. Dawn. At the docks, Luis (Antonio Banderas) waits for his American mail-order bride. But, his wait seems to be in vain. Then, magically, she appears--Julia (Angelina Jolie). And, she is beautiful, unlike the woman whose picture she sent. But Luis had lied as well--he... More
Late nineteenth century Cuba. Dawn. At the docks, Luis (Antonio Banderas) waits for his American mail-order bride. But, his wait seems to be in vain. Then, magically, she appears--Julia (Angelina Jolie). And, she is beautiful, unlike the woman whose picture she sent. But Luis had lied as well--he wrote that he was only a clerk in the coffee company that he actually owns. In spite of their deceptions, they marry immediately. They are blissfully happy, although Julia has her demons. She has nightmares, she ignores her sister's letters, and--mysteriously--won't open her trunk. Her sister sends an unnerving detective to check that she arrived. Still unsatisfied, her sister arrives herself. That's when Julia disappears with the money in Luis's bank accounts, instantaneously transforming Luis's dream into a nightmare. <br> <br> Scriptwriter/director Michael Cristofer explores sexual obsession and deception in ORIGINAL SIN. The sumptuous thriller, based on Cornell Woolrich's classic noir novel, has elegant, lu... Minimize
Key Information
Directors Michael Cristofer
Stars Antonio Banderas
Actors Gregory Itzin
Genre Dramas
Subgenre Thriller
MPAA Rating R (MPAA)
Available Formats DVD: R-Rated Theatrical Version
UPC 027616861498
Release Date 2001
Running Time 1hr 56min
Languages
Original Language English
DVD Editions
DVD Editions DVD: R-Rated Theatrical Version1hr 56min20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentMarch 26, 2002R (MPAA)027616861498Sound Features: HiFi, Surround, Digital, Stereo, AC3
VHS Editions
VHS Editions VHS: R-Rated Version1hr 52min20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentMarch 26, 2002R (MPAA)027616861474
Credits
Screenwriter Michael Cristofer
Professional Reviews
Professional Reviews (12/01/2001, p.55-6, Keith Perry): "...[The film] looks beautiful....[Shot] on locations that are lush but elegant..."
 
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