''Sentenced for Life'' is a low budget 1960 British crime film, directed by

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and starring

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, Francis Matthews, and Jill Williams.

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

as Ralph Thompson *

as John Richards * Francis Matthews as Jim Richards *Jill Williams as Sue Thompson * Mark Singleton as Edward Thompson *

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as Betty Martin *Lorraine Clewes as Mrs. Richards * Arnold Bell as Williams *Philip Hollis as Turner *John M. Moore as Butler *

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as Doctor

Critical reception

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'' called ''Sentenced for Life'' a "standard crime drama with a touch of espionage thrown in to spice up the incredibly bland stew", while ''Britmovie'' noted "you’ll struggle to stay awake whilst Francis Matthews attempts to resolve a miscarriage of justice."

References

External links

* 1960 films British crime films Films shot at New Elstree Studios 1960s English-language films 1960s British films {{1960s-UK-film-stub