ChikPapa Very disappointed :(

Invaderbank The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

Myron Clemons A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

Yash Wade Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

gridoon2018 "Betrayed" has a gripping start but for a while after that it seems like it's not up to much (maybe because the trailer gives away too much of the plot)....gradually it emerges as a disturbing, thought-provoking and emotionally complex (even the title is ambivalent) political thriller. This may be Joe Eszterhas' weightiest script ever, though it does require major suspension of disbelief at some points. Costa Gavras directs with old-fashioned efficiency (the "hunting" sequence is harrowing), and the two leads, especially Tom Berenger, give their roles more dimensions that you might expect from reading the basic outline of the plot. All in all, it's a flawed but underrated movie. **1/2 out of 4.

Predrag The artistry in this film is evident, the plot is gripping from beginning to end. I was pleased to see so many familiar faces in the cast: Betsy Blair, (a 1955 Oscar Nominee for "Marty"), "Frasier" dad John Mahoney, John Heard, and character actor Ted Levine ("Silence of the Lambs") all are here, and all do a wonderful job.The plot unfolds slowly at first, with only faint hints of what is to come. (Actually, the less you know about this film going in, the more you will be surprised by it.) The "wholesome" farm community which seems so "normal" holds so much more--something troubling and sinister. But yet, these people still retain that "wholesome" normalness to them, even after we see what is underneath. The "normalness" never completely goes away, and in some cases, we still are actually able to sympathize with these characters, as depraved as they are. As a previous reviewer said, the "insanity of normality". "Betrayed" depicts this well. The whole cast is wonderful--Winger is compelling and convincing, as is the rest of the cast. The characterization (and acting) of Tom Berenger as the "insane/normal" Gary should be applauded particularly. All through the film his character is consistent--a man with a "normal" ability to love those close to him. Even when see how his motivations and world view are so completely warped, we see a Gary who feels deeply, loves, and wants many the "normal" things in life. These qualities do not disappear when the darker side of him is revealed, which makes his character all the more fascinating and even sympathetic at times. The "insanity of normality" is most evident in his character.The production quality of 'Betrayed ' is good with fine acting all around. Honorable mention is deserved by underrated actor John Heard who plays Katy's commander and suitor. In 1988 he was still thin.Overall rating: 8 out of 10.

seymourblack-1 "Betrayed" begins with a brutal assassination in Chicago and then focuses on a budding romance in a small town in the American Midwest. Although initially, there's no obvious connection between the assassination and the romance, the story that explains the link is full of surprises as it reveals the existence of a huge political conspiracy and the fact that neither of the lovers are quite who they appear to be.Undercover FBI Agent Cathy Weaver (Debra Winger) is assigned to investigate the killing of a controversial radio talk-show host and moves to a Corn Belt town as one of a team of combine drivers who undertake contract work during the wheat harvest. When she meets handsome local farmer Gary Simmons (Tom Berenger) and his family, she starts to fall in love with him and can't believe that this charming widower could possibly be implicated in the crime she's investigating. When she shares her views with her boss Mike Carnes (John Heard), he isn't convinced and orders her to keep working on the case.As the couple become closer, Gary wants Cathy (who poses as Katie Phillips) to know everything about his life because the fact that his first wife didn't, was part of the reason why they eventually went their separate ways. He tells her he's going to take her out on a hunt but, to her horror, when they get to the night-time location where they meet the rest of the hunting group, she discovers that the prey is a black man who's given a gun with 10 bullets and is then hunted down like an animal. After enduring this traumatic experience, Cathy goes on to discover that Gary is a member of a well-organised national white supremacist organisation that's committed to overthrowing the government and that his hatred of black people, Jews and gays is also shared by his entire family.Mike Carnes was Cathy's previous lover and his insistence that she continues with her undercover work leads to her participating in a bank robbery and a Ku Klux Klan meeting while she continues to gather the evidence that her boss is determined she must find. Her predicament becomes increasingly unbearable and makes her question her loyalties between Gary, who obviously thinks the world of her and her FBI boss who seems determined to make her life a living hell.The characters in "Betrayed" are interesting and well fleshed out. Cathy is inexperienced as an FBI agent and as an orphan, is seduced as much by Gary's idyllic family life as she is by the man himself. Gary is a decorated Vietnam veteran, a committed churchgoer and a clean-cut family man who appears to be ultra-respectable but is in fact, content to participate in acts of criminality and extreme violence in order to support the aims of the anti-government terrorist organisation that he supports. Debra Winger and Tom Berenger are both absolutely convincing in their roles and John Heard's also very good as Cathy's autocratic boss whose actions seem to be motivated by his own personal agenda as much as his official responsibilities."Betrayed" is powerful, provocative and shocking and contains passages that are deeply disturbing. The technique of very gradually revealing the full horror behind the events depicted at the beginning of the movie is extremely effective but would have made even more of an impact if the pacing had been sharper during some sequences. Overall however, this movie packs a real punch and leaves a lasting impression.

Claudio Carvalho In Chicago, the host of a controversial radio talk show Sam Kraus (Richard Libertini) is assassinated in the garage of his building by the terrorist group Z.O.G. – "Zionist Occupied Government. FBI agent Catherine Phillips (Debra Winger) is assigned to work undercover in a rural area to investigate the prime suspect Gary Simmons (Tom Berenger) using the identity of Katie Weaver. Katie meets the family man and widower Gary, his mother, his son and his daughter, and she believes he is innocent and they fall in love for each other. Gary trusts on Katie, proposes her and discloses the truth about his separatists and bigot friends and himself to her. Katie lives a dilemma and asks her superior Mike Carnes (John Heard) to be taken off the case because of her feelings. Mike insists and Katie is divided by her love and her duty, leading to a tragic consequence.The thriller "Betrayed" is still impressive nineteen years after its release. The story is ahead of time, showing terrorism inside North America thirteen years before the tragic September 11th. In 1988, Iraq was allied of United States of America and Iran was the enemy. Sam Kraus foresees in his show that in the future Iran would be allied of USA. Director Costa-Gravas disclose a story with drama, romance, thriller and action through two needy characters: the agent Catherine Phillips is orphan, lives alone, and when she meets the family of her suspect she can not believe that he is a criminal. Gary Simmons is a honest man, disclosing his world to his beloved mate. This conflict of emotions and feelings leads to a sad and pessimist conclusion. My vote is eight.Title (Brazil): "Atraiçoados" ("Betrayed")