Betrayed
“M-G-M filmed the mystery of the year in Holland!”
Synopsis
When the Dutch resistance brings in Carla Van Oven to spy on the Nazis, Col. Pieter Deventer initially suspects she could be a double agent. Van Oven eventually convinces Deventer of her character, and when she is sent into occupied territory, she joins up with a rebel leader known as "The Scarf". As the resistance endures severe losses and their missions fail, Deventer starts to wonder whose side Van Oven is fighting on.
Top Cast
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Clark Gable
Col. Pieter Deventer
Lana Turner
Carla Van Oven
Victor Mature
'The Scarf'
Louis Calhern
Gen. Ten Eyck
O.E. Hasse
Col. Helmuth Dietrich
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Gen. Charles Larraby (as Wilfrid Hyde White)
Ian Carmichael
Capt. Jackie Lawson
Niall MacGinnis
Blackie
Nora Swinburne
The Scarf's Mother
Roland Culver
Gen. Warsleigh
Leslie Weston
Pop
Christopher Rhodes
Chris
Lily Kann
Jan's Grandmother (as Lilly Kann)
Brian Smith
Jan
Mona Washbourne
Waitress (uncredited)
Richard Anderson
John (uncredited)
Theodore Bikel
German Sergeant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gottfried Reinhardt
- Screenplay & Story
- George Froeschel, Ronald Millar
- Original Score
- Walter Goehr
- Original Title
- Betrayed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gottfried Reinhardt
George Froeschel, Ronald Millar
Walter Goehr
Freddie Young
John D. Dunning, Raymond Poulton
Department Leadership Roster
John D. Dunning
Editor
Gottfried Reinhardt
Director
George Froeschel
Writer
Ronald Millar
Writer
Walter Goehr
Original Music Composer
Raymond Poulton
Editor
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
When the Dutch resistance brings in Carla Van Oven to spy on the Nazis, Col. Pieter Deventer initially suspects she could be a double agent. Van Oven eventually convinces Deventer of her character, and when she is sent into occupied territory, she joins up with a rebel leader known as "The Scarf". As the resistance endures severe losses and their missions fail, Deventer starts to wonder whose side Van Oven is fighting on.
Who directed Betrayed?
Betrayed was directed by Gottfried Reinhardt.
Who stars in Betrayed?
The principal cast of Betrayed includes Clark Gable, Lana Turner, Victor Mature, Louis Calhern, O.E. Hasse.
When was Betrayed released and how long is it?
Betrayed was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Betrayed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Betrayed was composed by Walter Goehr.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Betrayed?
Betrayed holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).