| The Betrayal | |
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| Directed by | Ernest Morris |
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| Music by | Leon Young |
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Release date | 1957 |
Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Betrayal is a low-budget 1957 British film. [1] [2]
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