Betrayal

1974Movie1 h 14 minNR

58
DecentGoodWatch score
58
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Wealthy widow Helen Mercer hires a young woman, Gretchen Addison, to act as her personal assistant and companion. Unfortunately, Helen is a poor judge of character, as Gretchen is part of a murderous extortionist duo with her boyfriend, Jay.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Directed by
Gordon Hessler
Music by
Ernest Gold

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Facts

December 3, 1974 · 1 h 14 min · NR

Released
December 3, 1974
Runtime
1 h 14 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Thriller, TV Movie, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Double Meaning, Deadpan Snarker, Housewife +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Betrayal worth watching?"

Questions about Betrayal

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Is Betrayal worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Betrayal good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Betrayal use?

Double MeaningDeadpan SnarkerHousewifeSurprise PregnancyOne Drink Will Kill the BabyHypocriteDirty CowardOne Dialogue, Two ConversationsBack to FrontI Know You Know I KnowOnly One NameSeasonal Motifand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Double Meaning, Deadpan Snarker, and Housewife.