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Betrayal from the East

1945Movie1 h 22 minNR

Thriller
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0

A nostalgic, tense thriller movie about history and crime.

Good for background watch · drop-in friendly · pure escapism

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Not for laughs, scares or big ideas.

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Story

BOLD ADVENTURE OF A DESPERATE FOE!

A carnival showman tries to keep Japanese spies from sabotaging the Panama Canal.

Feels like

  • WWII Espionage Thriller
  • 1940s Cinema
  • Propaganda Film
  • Action-Adventure
  • Classic Black & White
  • Fast-Paced Plot
  • Spy Story
  • Wartime Suspense

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
William Berke
Written by
Aubrey Wisberg, Kenneth Gamet, Alan Hynd
Produced by
Herman Schlom
Music by
Roy Webb

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 24, 1945 · 1 h 22 min · NR

Released
April 24, 1945
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Thriller, Action, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Betrayal from the East?"

Questions about Betrayal from the East

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Betrayal from the East?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Betrayal from the East from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Betrayal from the East worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6).

Can I half-watch Betrayal from the East?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Betrayal from the East plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and mystery (5 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.