The Betsy
“The Harold Robbins people. What you dream...they do!”
Synopsis
Ruthless patriarch Loren hires racecar driver Angelo to build a more efficient vehicle against the wishes of his grandson. But things get even messier when Angelo romances two women in Loren's life -- his great-granddaughter and his grandson's mistress.
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Top Cast
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Laurence Olivier
Loren Hardeman
Tommy Lee Jones
Angelo Perino
Robert Duvall
Loren Hardeman III
Katharine Ross
Sally Hardeman
Jane Alexander
Alicia Hardeman
Lesley-Anne Down
Lady Bobby Ayres
Joseph Wiseman
Jake Weinstein
Kathleen Beller
Betsy
Edward Herrmann
Dan Weyman
Inga Swenson
Mrs. Craddock
Paul Rudd
Loren Hardeman Jr.
Al Conti
Gangster Who Shoots Loren I (uncredited)
Roy Poole
John Duncan
Titos Vandis
Angelo Luigi Perino
Clifford David
Joe Warren
Whitney Blake
Elizabeth Hardeman
Carol Williard
Roxanne
Read Morgan
Donald
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Petrie
- Screenplay & Story
- William Bast, Walter Bernstein
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- The Betsy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Allied Artists Pictures, Harold Robbins International Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Petrie
William Bast, Walter Bernstein, Harold Robbins
John Barry
Mario Tosi
Rita Roland
Robert R. Weston
Department Leadership Roster
Robert R. Weston
Producer
Dorothy Jeakins
Costume Design
William Bast
Screenplay
Herman A. Blumenthal
Production Design
Daniel Petrie
Director
Bill Couch
Stunt Coordinator
Walter Bernstein
Screenplay
Rita Roland
Editor
Mario Tosi
Director of Photography
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Betsy
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What is The Betsy about?
Ruthless patriarch Loren hires racecar driver Angelo to build a more efficient vehicle against the wishes of his grandson. But things get even messier when Angelo romances two women in Loren's life -- his great-granddaughter and his grandson's mistress.
Who directed The Betsy?
The Betsy was directed by Daniel Petrie.
Who stars in The Betsy?
The principal cast of The Betsy includes Laurence Olivier, Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Duvall, Katharine Ross, Jane Alexander.
When was The Betsy released and how long is it?
The Betsy was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Betsy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Betsy was composed by John Barry.
Is The Betsy based on a book or true story?
The Betsy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harold Robbins".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Betsy?
The Betsy holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).