Life Sentence (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1988, Life Sentence is a drama and crime film directed by Giannis Dalianidis, running about 85 minutes. “The real story of a rapist with an angel-face!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The childhood traumas of a solitary young man have a determinative effect on the formation of his personality and sexual behavior and have turned him into a rapist with the angelic face. One day, the young man, Giorgos, confides his secret to a friend and colleague named Toni, who advises him to visit a psychiatrist. At the same time, he encourages him to have a relationship with a colleague of theirs named Kaiti, who seems to be interested in him. But the police, who had been looking looking for the perpetrator all this time, finally appear.
Who’s in it. Life Sentence stars Nikos Papadopoulos as Giorgos Mayer, Tania Trypi as Kaiti, Maria Zafiraki as Olga and Sotiris Vagias as Tonis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Life Sentence has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life Sentence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Sentence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Sentence (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life Sentence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life Sentence worth watching?
- Life Sentence holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life Sentence?
- Life Sentence stars Nikos Papadopoulos, Tania Trypi, Maria Zafiraki, Sotiris Vagias and Melpo Zarokosta.
- When was Life Sentence released?
- Life Sentence was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.