Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #55238 in DVD
• Released on: 2008-01-07
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Format: PAL
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 103 minutes

Video Description
A Life For A Life is based on events surrounding the trial and conviction of Stefan Kiszko (Tony Maudsley), one of the most tragic miscarriages of justice in recent years. In 1976, Kiszko was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 11-year-old Lesley Molseed, who had been knifed to death and left on the bleak Pennine moors.

Kiszko's mother, Charlotte (played by Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis), campaigned tirelessly for his release. But her son was to serve 16 years before evidence that had been suppressed at his trial had been brought to light. It was conclusive proof that he could not have committed the crime.

Kiszko is a compelling story of human tragedy. Stefan Kiszko was an awkward, uncommunicative figure from a sheltered background who confessed to the murder only after being told he could return home to his mother if he did so. In truth, his confession was the only evidence against him.

Also starring Simon Shepherd (Bliss), Tony Pritchard, Malcolm Tierney (House of Cards) Tom Chadbon (Dance with a Stranger), Magdelena Buznea and Jeffrey Longmore.

Synopsis
A dramatisation of the miscarriage of justice suffered by Stefan Kiszco.

Customer Reviews

very good
this true story is very good poor old stefan mam the ploice let his mam down