Betrayal (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1974, Betrayal is a thriller, drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Gordon Hessler, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. 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. However, Gretchen has second thoughts when she develops genuine affection for Helen. When Gretchen informs Jay that she wants to call off their plot, he refuses and carries on with the plan. Now both Helen and Gretchen may be in grave danger.
Who’s in it. Betrayal stars Amanda Blake as Helen Mercer, Tisha Sterling as Gretchen Addison / Adele Murphy, Dick Haymes as Harold Porter and Sam Groom as Jay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Betrayal has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Betrayal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Betrayal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Betrayal (1974)?
- In US, Betrayal is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Betrayal worth watching?
- Betrayal holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Betrayal?
- Betrayal stars Amanda Blake, Tisha Sterling, Dick Haymes, Sam Groom and Britt Leach.