Sentenced for Life (1960 film)
| Sentenced for Life | |
|---|---|
.jpg) 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
- Thompson - Basil Dignam
- Richards - Jack Gwillim
- Jim - Francis Matthews
- Sue - Jill Williams
- Edward - Mark Singleton
- Betty - Nyree Dawn Porter
- Mrs. Richards - Lorraine Clewes
- Williams - Arnold Bell
- Turner - Philip Hollis
- Butler - John M. Moore
- Doctor - Garard Green
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]
References
- ↑ "Sentenced for Life". Britmovie.co.uk.
- ↑ "Sentenced for Life (1959)". BFI.
- ↑ "Sentenced For Life". TVGuide.com.
- ↑ "Sentenced for Life". britmovie.co.uk.
External links
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