The Betsy
1978, English. Directed by Daniel Petrie.
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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.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Daniel PetrieDirector
- Laurence OlivierLoren Hardeman
- Tommy Lee JonesAngelo Perino
- Robert DuvallLoren Hardeman III
- Katharine RossSally Hardeman
- Jane AlexanderAlicia Hardeman
- Lesley-Anne DownLady Bobby Ayres
- Joseph WisemanJake Weinstein
- Kathleen BellerBetsy
- Edward HerrmannDan Weyman
- Inga SwensonMrs. Craddock
- Paul RuddLoren Hardeman Jr.
- Al ContiGangster Who Shoots Loren I (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 2 February 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Bast, Walter Bernstein
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How long is The Betsy?
The Betsy runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
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The Betsy is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Betsy on?
The Betsy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Betsy?
If you liked The Betsy, try Blind, The Fugitive Kind, Time Is Up.
Who directed The Betsy?
The Betsy (1978) was directed by Daniel Petrie and stars Laurence Olivier, Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Duvall.