Betrayal
Synopsis
Wealthy widow Helen Mercer hires a young woman, Gretchen Addison, to act as her personal assistant and companion. Unfortunately, Helen is a poor judge of character, as Gretchen is part of a murderous extortionist duo with her boyfriend, Jay. However, Gretchen has second thoughts when she develops genuine affection for Helen. When Gretchen informs Jay that she wants to call off their plot, he refuses and carries on with the plan. Now both Helen and Gretchen may be in grave danger.
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Amanda Blake
Helen Mercer
Tisha Sterling
Gretchen Addison / Adele Murphy
Dick Haymes
Harold Porter
Sam Groom
Jay
Britt Leach
Fred Hawkes
Edward Marshall
Roy
Ted Gehring
Police Sergeant
Dennis Cross
Highway Patrolman
Eric Brotherson
Mr. Hall
Vernon Weddle
Savings Officer
Rene Bond
Betty
Lucille Benson
Eunice Russell
Bob Harks
Bank Customer (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Hessler
- Screenplay & Story
- James M. Miller, Doris Miles Disney
- Original Score
- Ernest Gold
- Original Title
- Betrayal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Metromedia Productions, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Hessler
James M. Miller, Doris Miles Disney
Ernest Gold
Jacques R. Marquette
John A. Martinelli
Charles W. Fries, Gerald I. Isenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Hessler
Director
Gerald I. Isenberg
Producer
John A. Martinelli
Editor
Jacques R. Marquette
Director of Photography
Ernest Gold
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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?
Wealthy widow Helen Mercer hires a young woman, Gretchen Addison, to act as her personal assistant and companion. Unfortunately, Helen is a poor judge of character, as Gretchen is part of a murderous extortionist duo with her boyfriend, Jay. However, Gretchen has second thoughts when she develops genuine affection for Helen. When Gretchen informs Jay that she wants to call off their plot, he refuses and carries on with the plan. Now both Helen and Gretchen may be in grave danger.
Who directed Betrayal?
Betrayal was directed by Gordon Hessler.
Who stars in Betrayal?
The principal cast of Betrayal includes Amanda Blake, Tisha Sterling, Dick Haymes, Sam Groom, Britt Leach.
When was Betrayal released and how long is it?
Betrayal was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Betrayal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Betrayal was composed by Ernest Gold.
Is Betrayal based on a book or true story?
Betrayal is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Doris Miles Disney".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Betrayal?
Betrayal holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).