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A Friend’s Betrayal (1996): Cast & Plot

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A Friend’s Betrayal is a 1996 drama directed by Christopher Leitch, starring Brian Austin Green as Paul, John Getz and Harley Jane Kozak. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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A Friend’s Betrayal (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is A Friend’s Betrayal About?

The premise of A Friend’s Betrayal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

She craves freedom, companionship, and the affection of her best friend’s teenage son, igniting a desperate yearning for everything she feels she lacks. When old wounds of betrayal reappear, the discovery that one woman has seduced the other’s son fuels a bitter rift, tearing their friendship apart and forcing both to confront the painful consequences of desire and broken trust.

A Friend’s Betrayal Themes & Keywords

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  • teenage boy seduces a mature woman
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  • sex with a teenage boy
  • woman dancing
  • man kisses a woman's body
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  • mother son hug
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Cast & crew

A Friend’s Betrayal Cast & Characters

Brian Austin Green leads the cast as Paul, with John Getz as Dennis Hewitt and Harley Jane Kozak as Abby Hewitt. Directed by Christopher Leitch; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in A Friend’s Betrayal

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From the director

More from Christopher Leitch

More films directed by Christopher Leitch, best-rated first: Teen Wolf Too, Secrets in the Walls, The House Sitter and Mind Over Murder.

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Plot

A Friend’s Betrayal Plot Summary

What happens in A Friend’s Betrayal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Paul Hewitt is an 18-year-old amateur photographer navigating the ordinary pressures of high school, family expectations, and the murky road toward adulthood. Living with his parents, Dennis Hewitt and Abby Hewitt, and his sister Ella Hewitt, he wrestles with the idea of college and a possible future as a doctor, a path his parents strongly favor that never quite feels like his own. The household feels stable on the surface, yet beneath it there are unspoken questions about identity, ambition, and what makes a life worth pursuing.

Full summary

The whole story of A Friend’s Betrayal, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know A Friend’s Betrayal?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is Paul Hewitt’s primary hobby that influences the plot?

Cars

Cars in A Friend’s Betrayal

16 cars on screen, including the 1989 Ford Taurus and the 1995 GMC Sierra.

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  • 1989 Ford Taurus in A Friend’s Betrayal 1989 Ford Taurus Important role
  • 1995 GMC Sierra in A Friend’s Betrayal 1995 GMC Sierra Important role
  • 1986 Mazda B-Series in A Friend’s Betrayal 1986 Mazda B-Series Important role
  • Chevrolet Step-Van in A Friend’s Betrayal Chevrolet Step-Van Minor role

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FAQ

A Friend’s Betrayal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Friend’s Betrayal, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Friend’s Betrayal?

A Friend’s Betrayal runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was A Friend’s Betrayal released?

A Friend’s Betrayal was released on May 19, 1996.

Who directed A Friend’s Betrayal?

A Friend’s Betrayal was directed by Christopher Leitch.

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Who is in the cast of A Friend’s Betrayal?

A Friend’s Betrayal stars Brian Austin Green as Paul, John Getz as Dennis Hewitt and Harley Jane Kozak as Abby Hewitt, among 11 credited actors.

Does A Friend’s Betrayal have a post-credit scene?

No. A Friend’s Betrayal has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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