The Betsy(1978)
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The Betsy Synopsis
Ruthless patriarch Loren hires racecar driver Angelo to build a more efficient vehicle against the wishes of his grandson. But things get even messier when Angelo romances two women in Loren's life -- his great-granddaughter and his grandson's mistress.
The Betsy (1978) is a drama and romance film directed by Daniel Petrie, released on February 2, 1978 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Laurence Olivier, Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Duvall and Katharine Ross. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Petrie
- Writers:
- Harold Robbins, William Bast, Walter Bernstein
- Producers:
- Robert R. Weston
- Cinematographer:
- Mario Tosi
- Composer:
- John Barry
- Production:
- United Artists, Allied Artists Pictures, Harold Robbins International Company
- Status:
- Released
The Betsy (1978) Trailer
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The Betsy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laurence Olivier
as Loren Hardeman
Tommy Lee Jones
as Angelo Perino
Robert Duvall
as Loren Hardeman III
Katharine Ross
as Sally Hardeman
Jane Alexander
as Alicia Hardeman
Lesley-Anne Down
as Lady Bobby Ayres
Joseph Wiseman
as Jake Weinstein
Kathleen Beller
as Betsy
Edward Herrmann
as Dan Weyman
Inga Swenson
as Mrs. Craddock
Paul Rudd
as Loren Hardeman Jr.
- Al Conti
Al Conti
as Gangster Who Shoots Loren I (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Petrie, written by Harold Robbins, William Bast and Walter Bernstein, produced by Robert R. Weston.
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The Betsy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 34 ratings.
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The Betsy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Betsy online?
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The Betsy (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Betsy?
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The main cast of The Betsy (1978) includes Laurence Olivier, Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Duvall, Katharine Ross and Jane Alexander. The film was directed by Daniel Petrie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Betsy released?
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The Betsy was released on February 2, 1978 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is The Betsy worth watching?
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The Betsy (1978) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Betsy?
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Yes. The official The Betsy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.