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Original Sin (2001) -- A young man is plunged into a life of subterfuge, deceit and mistaken identity in pursuit of a femme fatale whose heart is never quite within his grasp.
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Overview

User Rating:
5.6/10   14,249 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Cornell Woolrich (novel)
Michael Cristofer (screenplay)
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Release Date:
3 August 2001 (USA) more
Tagline:
Obsession. Lies. Desire. Lust... more
Plot:
A young man is plunged into a life of subterfuge, deceit and mistaken identity in pursuit of a femme fatale whose heart is never quite within his grasp. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
User Comments:
Surprisingly Good more (169 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Antonio Banderas ... Luis Antonio Vargas

Angelina Jolie ... Julia Russell / Bonny Castle

Thomas Jane ... Billy / Walter Downs / Mephisto
Jack Thompson ... Alan Jordan

Gregory Itzin ... Colonel Worth

Allison Mackie ... Augusta Jordan
Joan Pringle ... Sara
Cordelia Richards ... Emily Russell
James Haven ... Faust - Stage
Pedro Armendáriz Jr. ... Jorge Cortés (as Pedro Armendáriz)
Mario Iván Martínez ... Cuban Priest
Harry Porter ... Stage Manager
Fernando Torre Laphame ... Wedding Priest (as Fernando Torre Lapham)

Shaula Vega ... Dressmaker Girl
Lisa Owen ... Margareta - Stage
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Dancing in the Dark (USA) (working title)
Péché originel (France)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong sexual content and some violence.
Runtime:
116 min | USA:118 min (unrated version)
Country:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Finland:K-15 | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Ontario) | Iceland:12 (video rating) | Iceland:14 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia) (Canadian Home Video rating) | Portugal:M/12 (R rated version) | Australia:M (TV rating) | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Belgium:KNT | Brazil:16 | France:U | Germany:16 (bw) | Hong Kong:III | Hungary:16 | Japan:R-18 | Netherlands:16 | Peru:14 | Philippines:R-18 | Poland:18 | Singapore:PG (cut) | Singapore:R(A) (original rating) | Singapore:R21 (re-rating) (uncut) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 | USA:R (No. 37331) (edited version) | USA:Unrated | Malaysia:(Banned)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The title was changed to avoid confusion with Dancer in the Dark (2000). more
Goofs:
Continuity: The level of the coffee in the cups drops while Bonny is carrying them to Luis. more
Quotes:
Julia: You did not want a woman to be interested in you just because you owned a pretty bank account.
Luis: Um, yes.
Julia: Yes. Well, then we have something in common. We are both not to be trusted.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Indie Sex: Censored (2007) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Belly Dancing World more

FAQ

What are the differences between the Theatrical version and the Unrated version?
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18 out of 30 people found the following comment useful.
Surprisingly Good, 2 May 2004
Author: Shari (AfricanVenus84@aol.com) from United States

I was pleasantly surprised at this film. Thinking it was more or less about Jolie's T&A, it actually had a decent plot with some twists and turns running throughout. I liked this film a lot. Her character had many levels that you didn't see coming. It seemed like a one dimensional character as most temptresses are, but Jolie was nothing of the sort. She attacked the role with her usual vigor and gave life to what could have been a meaningless character. Banderas was a little overdone I think, but it kinda makes sense with the lines he was given. Being all obsessed with his wife like that can make you seem overly dramatic. I'd recommend it.

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