The Great Sinner_
"A great star for every role in a great drama"
A young man succumbs to gambling fever.
Starring
Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Melvyn Douglas
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Great Sinner was released 77 years ago in 1949.
Overview
A young man succumbs to gambling fever.
The Great Sinner is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 50m.
CAST (20)
Gregory Peck
Fedja
Ava Gardner
Pauline Ostrovsky
Melvyn Douglas
Armand De Glasse
Walter Huston
General Ostrovsky
Ethel Barrymore
Grandmother Ostrovsky
Frank Morgan
Aristide Pitard
Agnes Moorehead
Emma Getzel
Friedrich von Ledebur
Casino Secretary
Ludwig Donath
Doctor
Curt Bois
Jeweler / Money Lender
Ludwig Stössel
Hotel Manager
Ernö Verebes
Hotel Valet
Fred Aldrich
Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)
James Anderson
Nervous Young Gambler (uncredited)
JA
John Arnold
Croupier (uncredited)
Hanna Axmann-Rezzori
Staring Casino Patron (uncredited)
William Bailey
Gambling Casino Accountant (uncredited)
MB
Martha Bamattre
Female Fountain Attendant (uncredited)
RB
Richard Bartell
Cloakroom Attendant (uncredited)
HB
Holger Bendixen
Waiter (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$2.1M
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (21 votes)
Budget
$2,075,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Great Sinner about?
A young man succumbs to gambling fever.
How long is The Great Sinner?
The Great Sinner has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in The Great Sinner?
The cast of The Great Sinner includes Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Melvyn Douglas, Walter Huston, Ethel Barrymore.
What is the rating of The Great Sinner?
The Great Sinner has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 21 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance