Sentenced to Life

Drama

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Endre Rodriguez

Status Released

Release Date 1941-11-17

Storyline

In an outbreak of a rightful anger, Péter Keresztessy kills Ágota, his deceased wife's cousin, who, in an attempt to become her successor, speaks ill of her thus trying to malign her character. Péter is prepared for capital punishment but is sentenced for life. 15 years later he is pardoned.