The Betsy
“The Harold Robbins people. What you dream...they do!”
Daniel PetrieCast
Laurence Olivier 
Robert Duvall 
Katharine Ross Tommy Lee Jones 
Jane Alexander 
Lesley-Anne Down
Credits
Written by: Harold Robbins
Plot
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.
Sinekatalog’s take
The Betsy (1978) is a Canadian drama directed by Daniel Petrie. It stars Laurence Olivier, Robert Duvall and Katherine Ross. It runs 125 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 5.3 / 10 (1,984 votes)
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