Betrayed
“Suspect. Investigator. Passion. Betrayal.”
Synopsis
An FBI agent posing as a combine driver becomes romantically involved with a Midwest farmer who lives a double life as a white supremacist.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Betrayed ≣ 1988 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-02
Top Cast
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Debra Winger
Katie Phillips / Cathy Weaver
Tom Berenger
Gary Simmons
John Heard
Michael Carnes
Betsy Blair
Gladys Simmons
John Mahoney
Shorty
Ted Levine
Wes
Jeffrey DeMunn
Flynn
Albert Hall
Al Sanders
David Clennon
Jack Carpenter
Robert Swan
Dean
Richard Libertini
Sam Kraus
Maria Valdez
Rachel Simmons
Brian Bosak
Joey Simmons
Alan Wilder
Duffin
Clifford A. Pellow
Reverend Russell Johnson
Ralph Foody
Lyle
Shawn Schepps
Betty Jo
Dolores Drake
Toby
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollywood, California
Festival / Special Debut
August 26, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$19M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Costa-Gavras
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Eszterhas
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Betrayed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Budget
- $19M
- Production Studios
- CST Telecommunications, United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Winkler Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Costa-Gavras
Joe Eszterhas
Bill Conti
Patrick Blossier
Joële Van Effenterre
Joe Eszterhas, Irwin Winkler, Hal W. Polaire
Department Leadership Roster
Costa-Gavras
Director
Joe Eszterhas
Writer
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Joële Van Effenterre
Editor
Joe I. Tompkins
Costume Design
Patrick Blossier
Director of Photography
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Patrizia von Brandenstein
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Betrayed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Betrayed about?
An FBI agent posing as a combine driver becomes romantically involved with a Midwest farmer who lives a double life as a white supremacist.
Who directed Betrayed?
Betrayed was directed by Costa-Gavras.
Who stars in Betrayed?
The principal cast of Betrayed includes Debra Winger, Tom Berenger, John Heard, Betsy Blair, John Mahoney.
When was Betrayed released and how long is it?
Betrayed was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Betrayed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Betrayed was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Betrayed?
Betrayed holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).