Betrayal from the East (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1945, Betrayal from the East is an action, thriller and drama film directed by William Berke, running about 82 minutes. “BOLD ADVENTURE OF A DESPERATE FOE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A carnival showman tries to keep Japanese spies from sabotaging the Panama Canal.
Who’s in it. Betrayal from the East stars Lee Tracy as Eddie Carter, Nancy Kelly as Peggy Harrison, Richard Loo as Lt. Cmdr. Miyazaki, alias Tani and Regis Toomey as Agent Posing as 'Sgt. Jimmy Scott', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Betrayal from the East has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Betrayal from the East page.
If you liked it. Fans of Betrayal from the East tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Betrayal from the East (1945)?
- In US, Betrayal from the East is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Betrayal from the East worth watching?
- Betrayal from the East holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Betrayal from the East?
- Betrayal from the East stars Lee Tracy, Nancy Kelly, Richard Loo, Regis Toomey and Abner Biberman.
- When was Betrayal from the East released?
- Betrayal from the East was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.