Shadow of Treason (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1963, Shadow of Treason is a drama film directed by George P. Breakston.
What it’s about. Steve, newly arrived in Trieste, saves Tina from being shot in her own night-club. She engages him as a bodyguard come detective, giving him a list of names and a map she has inherited. Steve discovers that her father was blackmailing a group of traitors and the map locates money hidden in Somaliland with evidence of their guilt. Having contacted all the names, they leave for Africa taking Nadia in place of her father who is killed. Michael tries to persuade her to join him against the others and escapes when she refuses. Later, in the caves he re-appears and in the ensuing fight falls over a cliff edge after the money. Steve throws the incriminating document after him. Melodrama involving a treasure hunt and an old blackmail system during the war, which is cleared up by a bodyguard.
Who’s in it. Shadow of Treason stars John Bentley as Steve, John Bentley as Steve, Anita West as Tina and Ferdy Mayne as Mario, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Shadow of Treason has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadow of Treason page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow of Treason tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow of Treason (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shadow of Treason change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shadow of Treason worth watching?
- Shadow of Treason holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadow of Treason?
- Shadow of Treason stars John Bentley, John Bentley, Anita West, Ferdy Mayne and John Gabriel.
- When was Shadow of Treason released?
- Shadow of Treason was released in 1963.