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Lee Tracy
Eddie Carter
Nancy Kelly
Peggy Harrison
Richard Loo
Lt. Cmdr. Miyazaki, alias Tani
Regis Toomey
Agent Posing as 'Sgt. Jimmy Scott'
Abner Biberman
Yamato
Philip Ahn
Kato
Addison Richards
Captain Bates, G-2
Bruce Edwards
Purdy, G-2 Agent
Hugh Ho Chang
Mr. Araki
Victor Sen Yung
Omaya
Roland Varno
Kurt Guenther
Louis Jean Heydt
Jack Marsden
Jason Robards Sr.
Charlie Hildebrand
Drew Pearson
Himself
Grace Lem
Restaurant Fortune Teller
Howard Johnson
Wilheim (uncredited)
Virginia Belmont
Carter's Showgirl (uncredited)
Sammy Blum
Drunk at Carnival Show (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Berke
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Gamet, Aubrey Wisberg
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Betrayal from the East
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Berke
Kenneth Gamet, Aubrey Wisberg, Alan Hynd
Roy Webb
Russell Metty
Duncan Mansfield
Herman Schlom
Department Leadership Roster
Kenneth Gamet
Screenplay
William Berke
Director
Herman Schlom
Producer
Aubrey Wisberg
Screenplay
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Duncan Mansfield
Editor
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Betrayal from the East.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Betrayal from the East
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Betrayal from the East about?
A carnival showman tries to keep Japanese spies from sabotaging the Panama Canal.
Who directed Betrayal from the East?
Betrayal from the East was directed by William Berke.
Who stars in Betrayal from the East?
The principal cast of Betrayal from the East includes Lee Tracy, Nancy Kelly, Richard Loo, Regis Toomey, Abner Biberman.
When was Betrayal from the East released and how long is it?
Betrayal from the East was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Betrayal from the East?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Betrayal from the East was composed by Roy Webb.
Is Betrayal from the East based on a book or true story?
Betrayal from the East is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alan Hynd".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Betrayal from the East?
Betrayal from the East holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).