The Betrayal
“The Unforgettable story of Martin Eden, young Negro man of Conquest, who built an agricultural empire in the Dakota Wilderness - with the strangest love story ever told!”
Synopsis
In this film, African-American Leroy Collins struggles with the onus placed on him by Society when he falls in love with a white woman.
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June 24, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Micheaux
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Micheaux
- Original Title
- The Betrayal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 3m
- Production Studios
- Micheaux Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Micheaux
Oscar Micheaux
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Micheaux
Director
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 The Betrayal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Betrayal about?
In this film, African-American Leroy Collins struggles with the onus placed on him by Society when he falls in love with a white woman.
Who directed The Betrayal?
The Betrayal was directed by Oscar Micheaux.
Who stars in The Betrayal?
The principal cast of The Betrayal includes William Byrd, Leroy Collins, Verlie Cowan, Frances De Young, Vernon B. Duncan.
When was The Betrayal released and how long is it?
The Betrayal was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 3h 3m.
Is The Betrayal based on a book or true story?
The Betrayal is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Oscar Micheaux".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Betrayal?
The Betrayal holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).