The Death Sentence (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film
Released in 1980, The Death Sentence is an action, drama and war film directed by Witold Orzechowski, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A spy thriller set in 1943 when the Polish Resistance was killing SS- officers and collaborators in Lublin and Zamosc. Polish hitman romances with "officer's lady" while he is setting up her boyfriend for his sentence of death. In the end, he loses out to a collaborator living next door.
Who’s in it. The Death Sentence stars Jerzy Kryszak as Andrzej, Leon Niemczyk as Ravich, Wojciech Wysocki as Smukly and Sławomira Łozińska.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Death Sentence page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Death Sentence tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Death Sentence (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Death Sentence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Death Sentence?
- The Death Sentence stars Jerzy Kryszak, Leon Niemczyk, Wojciech Wysocki and Sławomira Łozińska.
- When was The Death Sentence released?
- The Death Sentence was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.