Betrayal (1983)Pinter's semi-autobiographical play examining the surprise attraction, shy first steps, gradual flowering, and treasonous deception of a woman's extramarital affair with her husband's best ... See full summary » Director:David Hugh JonesWriter:Harold Pinter |
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Title: Betrayal (1983)
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Robert
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Charlotte Age 9
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Pinter's semi-autobiographical play examining the surprise attraction, shy first steps, gradual flowering, and treasonous deception of a woman's extramarital affair with her husband's best friend; the entire story is told from the husband's point of view, with the scenes in precise reverse chronological order. Written by Dan Hartung <dhartung@mcs.com>
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Extramarital Affair | Adultery | Nonlinear Timeline | Reverse Chronology | Backwards |Taglines:
In every life...for every love...with every trust...there is a risk of Betrayal.Parents Guide:
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19 February 1983 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Tom Bell and Ian McKellen were contenders for the role of Robert. See more »Quotes
Robert: [after his wife tells him that she's been having an affair with his best friend] Where does it take place? Must be a bit awkward. I mean we've got two kids, he's got two kids not to mention a wife.See more »
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Referenced in Seinfeld: The Betrayal (1997)title reference/starting at last scene and going backwards scene by scene to the beginning of the story See more »
The great master of Theatre, Harold Pinter, brings us the seduction of one of his (in my opinion) best plays. With stunningly clued performances by Irons, Kingsley and Hodge, the play seduces as it unfolds, and every scene is charged with a sexual tension. A daring step for film and writing, the plot is shown backwards and both the end and beginning are so beautifully touching because you know what will happen, as well as what has already. A triumph of the cinema.