Betrayed
Betrayed

Betrayed

1988Movie127 minEnglish

An FBI agent posing as a combine driver becomes romantically involved with a Midwest farmer who lives a double life as a white supremacist.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Director: Costa-GavrasGenres: Thriller, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A CBS News correspondent embeds herself in a dangerous conspiracy while investigating a suspicious death on a remote ranch. Posing as a farmhand, she falls for the rancher, only to discover he may be involved in the very conspiracy she's trying to expose. The film builds tension as she navigates loyalty, love, and the perilous pursuit of truth in the American heartland.

Critical Reception

Betrayed received a mixed reception from critics, with praise often directed at Debra Winger's performance and Costa-Gavras's direction in building suspense. However, some reviewers found the plot convoluted and the political themes heavy-handed, leading to a polarized critical response.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Debra Winger's compelling lead performance and Costa-Gavras's directorial tension.
  • Criticized for a sometimes muddled plot and overt political messaging.
  • The film's suspenseful atmosphere and underlying themes were noted by many reviewers.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in and around Austin, Texas, and in rural Wisconsin, adding to its authentic portrayal of the American landscape.

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kevin2019

kevin2019

"Betrayed" doesn't attempt to do anything to spare the sensitives of the more easily offended members of the audience. The subject matter here is white supremacy and it is an unsettling insight into the men, women and, most alarmingly of al...