Betrayal
“In every life...for every love...with every trust...there is a risk of Betrayal.”
Synopsis
An affair between a literary agent and his best friend's wife, unfolding in reverse-chronological order.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hugh Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Pinter
- Original Score
- Dominic Muldowney
- Original Title
- Betrayal
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Horizon Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hugh Jones
Harold Pinter
Dominic Muldowney
Mike Fash
John Bloom
Sam Spiegel
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Pinter
Writer
David Hugh Jones
Director
Dominic Muldowney
Original Music Composer
Mike Fash
Director of Photography
John Bloom
Editor
Eileen Diss
Production Design
Sam Spiegel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Betrayal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Betrayal about?
An affair between a literary agent and his best friend's wife, unfolding in reverse-chronological order.
Who directed Betrayal?
Betrayal was directed by David Hugh Jones.
Who stars in Betrayal?
The principal cast of Betrayal includes Jeremy Irons, Ben Kingsley, Patricia Hodge, Avril Elgar, Caspar Norman.
When was Betrayal released and how long is it?
Betrayal was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Betrayal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Betrayal was composed by Dominic Muldowney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Betrayal?
Betrayal holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).