The Betsy is a 1978 American romantic drama film directed by Daniel Petrie, from a screenplay by William Bast and Walter Bernstein, based on the 1971 novel of the same title by Harold Robbins. It stars Laurence Olivier as a retired auto tycoon, with Robert Duvall, Katharine Ross, Tommy Lee Jones, and Jane Alexander in supporting roles.

The Betsy: Directed by Daniel Petrie. With Laurence Olivier, Robert Duvall, Katharine Ross, Tommy Lee Jones. The aging, retired founder of an auto giant comes out of retirement to try to develop a safe, fuel-efficient car.

The Betsy (1978) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

Laurence Olivier is the multi-millionaire head of a family, who's rich due to the family business, making cars. Larry wants to make a new car whose engine would be environmentally safe. He needs Tommy Lee Jones' (a race car driver) assistance in creating the engine.

A prestigious cast headed by Sir Laurence Olivier, Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Duvall and Jane Alexander bring to the screen Harold Robbins' sudsy best selling novel.

Aug 30, 2021 · In this decades-spanning saga, Laurence Olivier stars as Loren Hardeman, the patriarch of a Detroit family which dominated the auto industry until recently.

May 11, 2024 · Synopsis: Loren Hardeman (Laurence Olivier) is the wealthy aging patriarch of an automotive dynasty. Eager to reclaim former glories, he hires racing driver Angelo Perino (Tommy Lee Jones) as chief designer for a new fuel efficient car to be named after his great grand-daughter Betsy (Kathleen Beller).

But things get even messier when Angelo romances two women in Loren's life -- his great-granddaughter and his grandson's mistress. Find out how and where to watch "The Betsy" online on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ today – including 4K and free options.