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Betrayal

Betrayal

19745.51h 14mNR

Overview

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.

Directed by Gordon Hessler
Written by Doris Miles Disney, James M. Miller
Produced by Gerald I. Isenberg
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Top Cast

Amanda Blake

Amanda Blake

Helen Mercer

Tisha Sterling

Tisha Sterling

Gretchen Addison / Adele Murphy

Dick Haymes

Dick Haymes

Harold Porter

Sam Groom

Sam Groom

Jay

Britt Leach

Britt Leach

Fred Hawkes

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Edward Marshall

Roy

Ted Gehring

Ted Gehring

Police Sergeant

Dennis Cross

Dennis Cross

Highway Patrolman

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Eric Brotherson

Mr. Hall

Vernon Weddle

Vernon Weddle

Savings Officer

Themes & Keywords

friendshipcon artistdouble crossmurderous pairextortionistpaid companion

About Betrayal

Betrayal is a drama, thriller, tv movie, crime film released in 1974 exploring themes of friendship, con artist, double cross, murderous pair, extortionist, paid companion. Directed by Gordon Hessler, it stars Amanda Blake, Tisha Sterling, Dick Haymes. 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.

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