Sentenced for Life (1960 film)

Sentenced for Life

British theatrical poster
Directed by Max Varnel
Produced by Edward J. Danziger
Harry Lee Danziger
Written by Mark Grantham
Eldon Howard
Starring Basil Dignam
Jack Gwillim
Francis Matthews
Jill Williams
Music by Tony Crombie
Albert Elms
Cinematography S.D. Onions
Production
company
Distributed by United Artists Corporation (UK)
Release dates
1960
Running time
64 mins
Country United Kingdom
Language English

Sentenced for Life is a low budget 1960 British crime film.[1] [2]

Plot

Engineer John Richards is wrongly accused of selling secrets to enemy agents, and receives a life sentence in prison. Richards suspects his ex-partner Ralph Thompson is responsible for framing him, and asks his son, Jim, a law student, to investigate.

Cast

Critical reception

TV Guide called it a "standard crime drama with a touch of espionage thrown in to spice up the incredibly bland stew" ; [3] while Britmovie noted "you’ll struggle to stay awake whilst Francis Matthews attempts to resolve a miscarriage of justice." [4]

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