Moments of betrayal can shock us, and these moments can also provide an interesting twist for the film. There are many famous moment of betrayal in film history, but which ones are your favorites? Here are a few of my picks:
Carlito's Way (1993)
Sean Penn's character in this film was a real scumbag. Dave Kleinfeld was a piece of shit, but he was responsible for Carlito's release from prison. He was responsible for Carlito's release, but he would screw him over later in the film. Kleinfeld would pressure Pacino's character into breaking a mob boss out of jail. Carlito thought Kleinfeld was his friend, and Carlito was loyal to Kleinfeld, so he decided to help him. Well, the night of the big breakout finally came, and Kleinfeld was high out of his mind. He had a score to settle, so he decided to kill Tony T (the mob boss) and his son Frankie. Kleinfeld stole one million dollars from Tony T, but he lied to Carlito about this. But Carlito was very trustworthy, so he decided to go along with the fake prison break attempt. Obviously, Carlito was upset about this. He confronted Kleinfeld in the hospital (Kleinfeld survived an attempted mob hit). Carlito wanted to voice his opinion. He wanted to explain the importance of friendship, but Dave wouldn't let Carlito stand up on his soap box:
These were some pretty harsh words, but Carlito would get the last laugh here. Kleinfeld had a gun with him in the hospital room, and he was prepared to use it, when Vinnie (Tony T's other son) snuk into his hospital room, but Carltio secretly removed the bullets from the gun! Vinnie shot Kleinfeld to death, and the dirty lawyer finally got what was coming to him.
David Kleinfeld was a sleazy backstabbing character, who wanted to look out for himself. Also, Kleinfeld wanted to testify false criminal allegations against Carlito. This man would do anything to "save his own ass". Carlito was the loyal friend who wanted to change. He tried to turn his life around, but Kleinfeld wouldn't let him.
Carlito played a part in taking out Kleinfeld, so he should've been in the clear after this, right? Well, Calrito had a pretty big price on his head, so he had to leave town. Towards the end of the film, Carlito is being pursued by Vinnie and his cronies, because Vinnie wants to finish off Carlito. Carlito wants to escape with the love his life, but as he prepares to board a train, he his shot to death by Benny Blanco (John Leguizamo). When this happens Pachanga (Luis Guzman) reveals he is working for Blanco, but Blanco quickly kills Pachanga.
Pachanga was an old time friend of Pacino's character in this film, but he could be deceitful, and he did play a part in Carlito's death. This was such a bittersweet ending, because Carlito wanted to turn his life around, and he was so close to "the dream." He almost escaped, but another betrayal cost him his life.
Predator (1987)
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This epic handshake showcased the reunion of two old friends, but their relationship would take a turn for the worst as this film progressed.
Dutch (Schwarzenegger) thought he was headed for a rescue mission, but the rescue mission was a nothing more than a disguised hit. Dutch’s old friend Dillon (Carl Weathers) lied about the “rescue” mission, and he used Dutch’s team as a group of assassins, as they destroyed the entire camp of the enemy. Dutch was shocked and angry. He couldn’t believe his best friend betrayed him, but Dillon wasn’t in an apologetic mood. Dillon stabbed one his friends in the back, but he didn’t care. He wanted to use Dutch and his team for the assassination plot. He wanted to kill the targets at any cost, and he didn’t care how he did it. Dutch was still in disbelief, but Dillon hit him with the cold hard truth:
There was a lot of tension between Dillon and Dutch after this scene. Dillon was the boss, but Dutch was disgusted by his actions, and he did take some verbal shots at him as the film progressed. Although, there is a moment where the tension dies down, and the relationship between these two almost feels peaceful again. The Predator was reeking havoc throughout the jungle, and the group of soldiers were fighting for their lives. After another attempted attack, Mac decides to chase after the Predator. He wanted revenge for Blain’s death, and he thought he could take on the creature by himself. Dillon chases after Mac, and Dutch gives him some extra firepower. The two men stare at each other for a minute, and there is a brief moment of calm, because Dutch and Dillon know the end could be near. Dutch tried to warn Dillon, but Dillon wanted to do the right the right thing. He felt guilty about the Predator kills, so he wanted to play a part in killing the deadly creature. Well, Dillon tried to team up with Mac, but they were both unsuccessful, and the Predator got the last laugh.
The Empire Strikes Back
Han Solo was trying to avoid the Empire, so he thought he could trust his old friend on Cloud City, Lando Calrissian. Everything seemed fine at first, but Han, Leia, and Chewbacca had a surprise before their meal. Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and a group of Stormtroopers were waiting for them, and some decorated members of the Rebel Alliance were taken hostage. But Lando’s betrayal would come back to bite him, because Vader would change the terms of the “deal,” and Imperial Troops would make their mark in Cloud City.
This betrayal was huge, and Lando’s treacherous ways sparked a series of important events in the Star Wars saga. This betrayal lured Luke Skywalker to Cloud City. Luke wanted to save his friends. He fell right into the trap, and he would engage Vader in a light saber duel at the end of the film. Luke would lose his one of his hands, and Vader would reveal himself as Luke’s father. Also, Han was frozen in carbonite, he was taken by Boba Fett, and he would be delivered to Jabba The Hut as a prisoner/trophy.
Although, Lando would help Leia, Chewbacca, C-3P0, and R2-D2 escape from Cloud City. Leia and Chewbacca didn’t want to believe Lando’s new found kindness at first, but they eventually let their guard down, and they did trust him. Lando would help the Rebels escape from the Imperial controlled Cloud City, and Lando did play a part in rescuing Luke after his battle with Vader.
Carlito's Way (1993)
Sean Penn's character in this film was a real scumbag. Dave Kleinfeld was a piece of shit, but he was responsible for Carlito's release from prison. He was responsible for Carlito's release, but he would screw him over later in the film. Kleinfeld would pressure Pacino's character into breaking a mob boss out of jail. Carlito thought Kleinfeld was his friend, and Carlito was loyal to Kleinfeld, so he decided to help him. Well, the night of the big breakout finally came, and Kleinfeld was high out of his mind. He had a score to settle, so he decided to kill Tony T (the mob boss) and his son Frankie. Kleinfeld stole one million dollars from Tony T, but he lied to Carlito about this. But Carlito was very trustworthy, so he decided to go along with the fake prison break attempt. Obviously, Carlito was upset about this. He confronted Kleinfeld in the hospital (Kleinfeld survived an attempted mob hit). Carlito wanted to voice his opinion. He wanted to explain the importance of friendship, but Dave wouldn't let Carlito stand up on his soap box:
These were some pretty harsh words, but Carlito would get the last laugh here. Kleinfeld had a gun with him in the hospital room, and he was prepared to use it, when Vinnie (Tony T's other son) snuk into his hospital room, but Carltio secretly removed the bullets from the gun! Vinnie shot Kleinfeld to death, and the dirty lawyer finally got what was coming to him.
David Kleinfeld was a sleazy backstabbing character, who wanted to look out for himself. Also, Kleinfeld wanted to testify false criminal allegations against Carlito. This man would do anything to "save his own ass". Carlito was the loyal friend who wanted to change. He tried to turn his life around, but Kleinfeld wouldn't let him.
Carlito played a part in taking out Kleinfeld, so he should've been in the clear after this, right? Well, Calrito had a pretty big price on his head, so he had to leave town. Towards the end of the film, Carlito is being pursued by Vinnie and his cronies, because Vinnie wants to finish off Carlito. Carlito wants to escape with the love his life, but as he prepares to board a train, he his shot to death by Benny Blanco (John Leguizamo). When this happens Pachanga (Luis Guzman) reveals he is working for Blanco, but Blanco quickly kills Pachanga.
Pachanga was an old time friend of Pacino's character in this film, but he could be deceitful, and he did play a part in Carlito's death. This was such a bittersweet ending, because Carlito wanted to turn his life around, and he was so close to "the dream." He almost escaped, but another betrayal cost him his life.
Predator (1987)
[YOUTUBE]OsLQBSMREB0[/YOUTUBE]
This epic handshake showcased the reunion of two old friends, but their relationship would take a turn for the worst as this film progressed.
Dutch (Schwarzenegger) thought he was headed for a rescue mission, but the rescue mission was a nothing more than a disguised hit. Dutch’s old friend Dillon (Carl Weathers) lied about the “rescue” mission, and he used Dutch’s team as a group of assassins, as they destroyed the entire camp of the enemy. Dutch was shocked and angry. He couldn’t believe his best friend betrayed him, but Dillon wasn’t in an apologetic mood. Dillon stabbed one his friends in the back, but he didn’t care. He wanted to use Dutch and his team for the assassination plot. He wanted to kill the targets at any cost, and he didn’t care how he did it. Dutch was still in disbelief, but Dillon hit him with the cold hard truth:
There was a lot of tension between Dillon and Dutch after this scene. Dillon was the boss, but Dutch was disgusted by his actions, and he did take some verbal shots at him as the film progressed. Although, there is a moment where the tension dies down, and the relationship between these two almost feels peaceful again. The Predator was reeking havoc throughout the jungle, and the group of soldiers were fighting for their lives. After another attempted attack, Mac decides to chase after the Predator. He wanted revenge for Blain’s death, and he thought he could take on the creature by himself. Dillon chases after Mac, and Dutch gives him some extra firepower. The two men stare at each other for a minute, and there is a brief moment of calm, because Dutch and Dillon know the end could be near. Dutch tried to warn Dillon, but Dillon wanted to do the right the right thing. He felt guilty about the Predator kills, so he wanted to play a part in killing the deadly creature. Well, Dillon tried to team up with Mac, but they were both unsuccessful, and the Predator got the last laugh.
The Empire Strikes Back
Han Solo was trying to avoid the Empire, so he thought he could trust his old friend on Cloud City, Lando Calrissian. Everything seemed fine at first, but Han, Leia, and Chewbacca had a surprise before their meal. Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and a group of Stormtroopers were waiting for them, and some decorated members of the Rebel Alliance were taken hostage. But Lando’s betrayal would come back to bite him, because Vader would change the terms of the “deal,” and Imperial Troops would make their mark in Cloud City.
This betrayal was huge, and Lando’s treacherous ways sparked a series of important events in the Star Wars saga. This betrayal lured Luke Skywalker to Cloud City. Luke wanted to save his friends. He fell right into the trap, and he would engage Vader in a light saber duel at the end of the film. Luke would lose his one of his hands, and Vader would reveal himself as Luke’s father. Also, Han was frozen in carbonite, he was taken by Boba Fett, and he would be delivered to Jabba The Hut as a prisoner/trophy.
Although, Lando would help Leia, Chewbacca, C-3P0, and R2-D2 escape from Cloud City. Leia and Chewbacca didn’t want to believe Lando’s new found kindness at first, but they eventually let their guard down, and they did trust him. Lando would help the Rebels escape from the Imperial controlled Cloud City, and Lando did play a part in rescuing Luke after his battle with Vader.
