Treason (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1964, Treason is a drama and war film directed by Kostas Manoussakis, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Karl (Petros Fyssoun) is a German officer who falls for a young Greek woman of Jewish ancestry in this symbolic war drama. He wants to marry Lisa (Elli Fotiou), but he dutifully turns her over to the Gestapo when she reveals she is Jewish. Karl learns of the Nazi atrocities when he is transferred to the Eastern Front. At the end of the war, a dejected Karl returns to Athens in hopes of being reunited with the woman whom he willingly turned over to authorities and who ended up in a concentration camp. The premise of the story is hard to take because Lisa was well aware of Karl's rampant anti-Semitic beliefs when her uncle overheard Karl making a speech.
Who’s in it. Treason stars Petros Fyssoun as Lieutenant Carl von Stein, Manos Katrakis as Professor Victor Kastriotis, Dimitris Myrat as Dr. Heinrich Stockmann and Elli Fotiou as Liza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Treason has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Treason page.
If you liked it. Fans of Treason tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Treason (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Treason change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Treason worth watching?
- Treason holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Treason?
- Treason stars Petros Fyssoun, Manos Katrakis, Dimitris Myrat, Elli Fotiou and Zorz Sarri.