The Beginning Was Sin
The Beginning Was Sin
1954, German. Directed by František Čáp.
Rosalie is young and pretty maid on the farm of the winemaker Jacob. She becomes pregnant with the servant Marko, who disappears with a gypsy singer, leaving Rosalie alone in her awkward situation.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 27 October 1954
- Original title
- Am Anfang war es Sünde
- Country
- Germany, Yugoslavia
- Written by
- František Čáp
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What The Beginning Was Sin is based on
The Beginning Was Sin is based on Story of a country girl by Guy de Maupassant.
Story of a country girl
By Guy de Maupassant
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The Beginning Was Sin runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Which OTT platform is The Beginning Was Sin on?
The Beginning Was Sin isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 October 1954. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Beginning Was Sin?
If you liked The Beginning Was Sin, try Someday We'll Tell Each Other Everything, The Young One, 40 Acres.
Who directed The Beginning Was Sin?
The Beginning Was Sin (1954) was directed by František Čáp and stars Ruth Niehaus, Viktor Staal, Hansi Knoteck.
What is The Beginning Was Sin based on?
The Beginning Was Sin is based on Story of a country girl by Guy de Maupassant.