The Betrayal (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1966, The Betrayal is an action and drama film directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A naively honorable samurai comes to the bitter realization that his devotion to moral samurai principles makes him an oddity among his peers, and a very vulnerable oddity in consequence. He takes the blame for the misdeeds of others, with the understanding that he will be exiled for one year and restored to the clan's good graces after the political situation dies down. As betrayal begins to heap upon betrayal, he realizes he'll have to live out his life as a master-less ronin, if not hunted down and killed.
Who’s in it. The Betrayal stars Raizō Ichikawa as Kobuse Takuma, Kaoru Yachigusa as Namie, Shiho Fujimura as Shino and Ichirō Nakatani as Jurota Makabe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Betrayal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Betrayal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Betrayal 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 The Betrayal (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Betrayal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Betrayal worth watching?
- The Betrayal holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Betrayal?
- The Betrayal stars Raizō Ichikawa, Kaoru Yachigusa, Shiho Fujimura, Ichirō Nakatani and Ryūtarō Gomi.
- When was The Betrayal released?
- The Betrayal was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.