Drama · United Kingdom · 1953 · 1h 45m

The Heart of the Matter

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Director
George More O'Ferrall
Cast
Trevor Howard as Harry Scobie Elizabeth Allan as Louise Scobie Denholm Elliott as Wilson Peter Finch as Father Rank Maria Schell as Helen Rolt Gérard Oury as Yusef
Crew
Jack Hildyard — Director of Photography Sidney Stone — Editor Graham Greene — Novel Ian Dalrymple — Producer Julia Squire — Costume Design
Synopsis

Based on Graham Greene’s novel, a married colonial police chief struggles with his conscience when he has an affair with a younger woman.

Mood & Themes
based on novel or book
Key Collaborators
George More O'Ferrall Director Jack Hildyard Director of Photography Sidney Stone Editor Graham Greene Novel Ian Dalrymple Producer Julia Squire Costume Design
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