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Betrayal (1983)

R 95 min  -  Drama | Thriller  -   19 February 1983 (USA)
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Pinter's semi-autobiographical play examining the surprise attraction, shy first steps, gradual flowering... See full summary »

Director:

David Hugh Jones

Writer:

Harold Pinter

Stars:

Jeremy Irons, Ben Kingsley and Patricia Hodge
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Jeremy Irons ...
Jerry
Ben Kingsley ...
Robert
Patricia Hodge Patricia Hodge ...
Emma
Avril Elgar Avril Elgar ...
Mrs. Banks
Ray Marioni Ray Marioni ...
Waiter
Caspar Norman Caspar Norman ...
Sam
Chloe Billington Chloe Billington ...
Charlotte Age 5
Hannah Davies Hannah Davies ...
Charlotte Age 9
Michael König Michael König ...
Ned Age 2
Alexander McIntosh Alexander McIntosh ...
Ned Age 5
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Pinter's semi-autobiographical play examining the surprise attraction, shy first steps, gradual flowering, and treasonous deception of a woman's extramarital affair with her husband's best friend; the entire story is told from the husband's point of view, with the scenes in precise reverse chronological order. Written by Dan Hartung <dhartung@mcs.com>  

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Extramarital Affair | Adultery | Nonlinear Timeline | Reverse Chronology | Backwards  | See more »

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In every life...for every love...with every trust...there is a risk of Betrayal.

Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Árulás See more »

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK See more »

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Horizon Pictures (II) See more »
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Stereo

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Color
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Trivia

The original Broadway production of "Betrayal" by Harold Pinter opened January 5, 1980 at the Trafalgar Theatre and ran for 170 performances. See more »

Quotes

Robert: [after his wife tells him that she's been having an affair with his best friend] Where does it take place? Must be a bit awkward. I mean we've got two kids, he's got two kids not to mention a wife.
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Referenced in "Friends: The One Where Chandler Gets Caught (#10.10)" (2004) See more »