The Heart of the Matter

Name: The Heart of the Matter
Genre: Drama
Released: 1953-11-03
Duration: 105 min
Cast: Trevor Howard, Elizabeth Allan, Denholm Elliott, Peter Finch, Maria Schell

1953

1h 45m

Drama

Status

Released

Release

November 3, 1953

Runtime

1h 45m

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Storyline

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

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Details

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 45m
Release Date: November 3, 1953
Languages: English
Director: George More O'Ferrall
Production: London Films Productions
Production Countries: United Kingdom

Top Cast

Trevor Howard

Harry Scobie

Elizabeth Allan

Louise Scobie

Denholm Elliott

Wilson

Peter Finch

Father Rank

Maria Schell

Helen Rolt

Gérard Oury

Yusef

George Coulouris

Portuguese Captain

Michael Hordern

Commissioner

Jane Henderson

Miss Malcot (uncredited)

Earl Cameron

Ali