The Traitor
Synopsis
One time members of a resistance group come together every year to remember their dead leader, betrayed to and executed by the Nazis. When it seems that they might finally know the name of the traitor - and that he or she comes from within their own unit - their annual gathering becomes a deadly trial...
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Donald Wolfit
Colonel Price
Robert Bray
Major Shane
Jane Griffiths
Vicki Toller
Carl Jaffe
Stefan Toller
Anton Diffring
Joseph Brezina
Christopher Lee
Doctor Neumann
Karl Stepanek
Friederich Suderman
Oscar Quitak
Thomas Rilke
Frederick Schiller
Alfred Baum
Rupert Davies
Clinton
John Van Eyssen
Lieut. Grant
Colin Croft
Theodore Dehmel
Dennis Edwards
Man Cutting Down Zimmerman's Body
Fletcher Lightfoot
Man Giving Suderman Telegram
John Herrington
Albert
George Herbert
Patient
Frederick Schrecker
Suderman's Aide
Marie Lightfoot
Nurse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael McCarthy
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael McCarthy
- Original Score
- Jackie Brown
- Original Title
- The Traitor
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Fantur Films, E.J. Fancey Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael McCarthy
Michael McCarthy, Lisa Corsale, Nicole Chavers Stratton, Brennan Klensch
Jackie Brown
Bert Mason
Monica Kimick
Edwin J. Fancey, Nicole Chavers Stratton
Department Leadership Roster
Lisa Corsale
Writer
Nicole Chavers Stratton
Writer
Brennan Klensch
Writer
Michael McCarthy
Director
Michael McCarthy
Screenplay
Bert Mason
Director of Photography
Monica Kimick
Editor
Rene Coke
Costume Design
Edwin J. Fancey
Producer
Nicole Chavers Stratton
Producer
Jackie Brown
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Traitor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Traitor about?
One time members of a resistance group come together every year to remember their dead leader, betrayed to and executed by the Nazis. When it seems that they might finally know the name of the traitor - and that he or she comes from within their own unit - their annual gathering becomes a deadly trial...
Who directed The Traitor?
The Traitor was directed by Michael McCarthy.
Who stars in The Traitor?
The principal cast of The Traitor includes Donald Wolfit, Robert Bray, Jane Griffiths, Carl Jaffe, Anton Diffring.
When was The Traitor released and how long is it?
The Traitor was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Traitor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Traitor was composed by Jackie Brown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Traitor?
The Traitor holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).