The Bet (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1971, The Bet is a drama film directed by Zdravko Randić, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman leaves her older husband, the owner of a village mill, for a truck driver whom she met while he was in their village by business. While trying to find him, she experiences the life in suburbia, and gets back to her husband disappointed, disgraced and humiliated.
Who’s in it. The Bet stars Dušica Žegarac as Žena, Boris Dvornik as Vozač kamiona, Velimir Živojinović as Sava and Pavle Vuisić as Vlasnik mlina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Bet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bet (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bet worth watching?
- The Bet holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bet?
- The Bet stars Dušica Žegarac, Boris Dvornik, Velimir Živojinović, Pavle Vuisić and Dragomir Felba.
- When was The Bet released?
- The Bet was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.