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A Friend's Betrayal

  • TV Movie
  • 19961996
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
336
YOUR RATING
A Friend's Betrayal (1996)
  • Drama
Two childhood friends grow up. One has a family and the other has a career. One relationship may make or break a family. Paul, the teenage son, must decide what he wants for his future. Whil... Read allTwo childhood friends grow up. One has a family and the other has a career. One relationship may make or break a family. Paul, the teenage son, must decide what he wants for his future. While family would like to make that decision for him. Watch as all the truth unravels in this... Read allTwo childhood friends grow up. One has a family and the other has a career. One relationship may make or break a family. Paul, the teenage son, must decide what he wants for his future. While family would like to make that decision for him. Watch as all the truth unravels in this drama/ romance
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
336
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Christopher Leitch
  • Writers
    • Hal Sitowitz(story)
    • J.B. White(story)
  • Stars
    • Brian Austin Green
    • Sharon Lawrence
    • Harley Jane Kozak
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  • Director
    • Christopher Leitch
  • Writers
    • Hal Sitowitz(story)
    • J.B. White(story)
  • Stars
    • Brian Austin Green
    • Sharon Lawrence
    • Harley Jane Kozak
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    • 12User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Brian Austin Green and Sharon Lawrence in A Friend's Betrayal (1996)
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    Brian Austin Green
    Brian Austin Green
    • Paul…
    Sharon Lawrence
    Sharon Lawrence
    • Nina
    Harley Jane Kozak
    Harley Jane Kozak
    • Abby…
    John Getz
    John Getz
    • Dennis…
    Katie Wright
    Katie Wright
    • Cindy…
    Jeremy Renner
    Jeremy Renner
    • Gulliver…
    Ashleigh Aston Moore
    Ashleigh Aston Moore
    • Ella…
    John Carroll Lynch
    John Carroll Lynch
    • Mr. Franks
    Neal Lerner
    Neal Lerner
    • Architect
    Ashley McDonogh
    • Heather
    Ray Baker
    Ray Baker
    • Robert
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Chauntal Lewis
    Chauntal Lewis
    • Abby
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    David Pearlman
    • Doctor
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Christopher Leitch
    • Writers
      • Hal Sitowitz(story)
      • J.B. White(story) (teleplay)
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    9/10
    An intriguing, enjoyable and wonderfully made movie
    "A Friend's Betrayal" is an insightful, thought-provoking and interesting movie on a topic that has not been extensively dealt with in the entertainment industry –with a few notable exceptions. It was much more balanced, non-judgmental and rational than it could have been and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

    The performances in the movie are good. Sharon Lawrence provides an excellent portrayal of the elder woman and gives her character a unique amount of personality, depth and insight which allows the viewer to feel empathy and perhaps in some cases some sympathy for her point of view and the emotions she is going through. She is also exceedingly beautiful and vivacious and that also gives a realistic dimension to this role. Brian Austin Green is also excellent in the role of Paul –he gives the character enough passion, sensitivity and realism to make you also relate and identify with the feelings and emotions that he is experiencing. The supporting cast is also excellent –with John Getz, Ashleigh Aston Moore and Katie Wright all portraying their characters exceptionally and with perfection. The only disappointing character in my opinion was the character of Paul's mother –somehow her character seemed a bit too flat and one-dimensional. Perhaps this was biased by the fact that I didn't like her character but I still think she could have been handled better The script and dialogue in this movie flow well and avoids the trap evident in a considerable number of telemovies of becoming too clichéd or unrealistic. The issues involved in the movie are discussed and treated in a professional way and the consequences of the actions of all the characters involved are evaluated thoughtfully. I actually sympathized with the teenager and Sharon Lawrence's character here –being attracted to older woman myself –but the movie was wonderful at allowing me to see the other side of the picture. That's what I enjoyed so much about this movie –it didn't seek to pass judgment or editorialize about the actions of the main characters. It just let the story unfold quite close to the way that it probably would have in real life.

    I was disappointed with the ending of this film –which I won't reveal-but, like an early reviewer here, I agree that many would see it as a logical conclusion. I'm actually going to give this 9/10 –I found this enjoyable, entertaining and intriguing to watch and it totally exceeded my expectations
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    • Release date
      • May 19, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Çalınan Gençlik
    • Filming locations
      • San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Cosgrove/Meurer Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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