The Wages of Sin
The Wages of Sin

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The Wages of Sin

2003
Movie
20 min
English

Second part of a three-part documentary series on the making of Once Upon a Time in the West, Italian filmmaker Sergio Leone's masterpiece, released in 1968. (Preceded by An Opera of Violence; followed by Something to Do With Death.)

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: John PutchGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young, ambitious prosecutor is drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse when she investigates a series of murders linked to a powerful, corrupt businessman. As she gets closer to the truth, she finds herself targeted, risking her career and her life.

Critical Reception

The Wages of Sin received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the performances uneven. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the thriller elements while others were disappointed by the execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a suspenseful narrative but falters due to a convoluted plot.

  • Performances are largely uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

  • The thriller aspects are present but lack the tension to be truly effective.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Wages of Sin' are scarce, with limited publicly available data on Google. Those that exist suggest a film that did not capture widespread attention or strong positive sentiment.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a feature film but was later reworked as a television movie.

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