Betty
Synopsis
A drunken, self-destructive woman called Betty wanders into a Parisian bar where she meets middle-aged alcoholic Laure. Laure decides to take care of Betty. Recovering in a hotel room, Betty begins to recount to Laure the story of her bourgeois life and her unhappy and unfaithful marriage.
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Top Cast
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Marie Trintignant
Betty Etamble
Stéphane Audran
Laure
Jean-François Garreaud
Mario
Yves Lambrecht
Guy Etamble
Christiane Minazzoli
Madame Etamble
Pierre Vernier
Le médecin
Nathalie Kousnetzoff
Odile
Thomas Chabrol
Schwartz
Pierre Martot
Frédéric
Yves Verhoeven
Philippe
Henri Attal
Un client du Trou
Brigitte Chamarande
Odette
Raoul Curet
Le notaire
Julie Marboeuf
Elda
Jean-Marc Roulot
Florent
Antoine Blanquefort
Gilbert Melki
Le barman du Trou
Mélanie Blatt
Thérèse
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 19, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 16, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Chabrol
- Original Score
- Matthieu Chabrol
- Original Title
- Betty
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- CED Productions, France 3 Cinéma, MK2 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Chabrol
Claude Chabrol, Georges Simenon
Matthieu Chabrol
Bernard Zitzermann
Monique Fardoulis
Marin Karmitz
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Chabrol
Director
Françoise Benoît-Fresco
Production Design
Monique Fardoulis
Editor
Claude Chabrol
Screenplay
Bernard Zitzermann
Director of Photography
Christine Guégan
Costume Design
Matthieu Chabrol
Original Music Composer
Marin Karmitz
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Betty
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What is Betty about?
A drunken, self-destructive woman called Betty wanders into a Parisian bar where she meets middle-aged alcoholic Laure. Laure decides to take care of Betty. Recovering in a hotel room, Betty begins to recount to Laure the story of her bourgeois life and her unhappy and unfaithful marriage.
Who directed Betty?
Betty was directed by Claude Chabrol.
Who stars in Betty?
The principal cast of Betty includes Marie Trintignant, Stéphane Audran, Jean-François Garreaud, Yves Lambrecht, Christiane Minazzoli.
When was Betty released and how long is it?
Betty was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Betty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Betty was composed by Matthieu Chabrol.
Is Betty based on a book or true story?
Betty is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Simenon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Betty?
Betty holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).