Betrayal

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

Feb 20 1983 R 1h 35m
Drama, Thriller

An affair between a literary agent and his best friend's wife, unfolding in reverse-chronological order.

Plot

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

Harold Pinter

Directed by

David Hugh Jones

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Horizon Pictures

Languages

Deutsch

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,882
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
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