The Heart of the Matter

6.6(9 votes)

November 3, 1953

1h 45m

Overview

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

Director

George More O'Ferrall

Writers

Lesley Storm, Graham Greene

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

Judith Furse

Dr Sykes

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The Heart of the Matter

Overview

Cast

Trevor Howard

Elizabeth Allan

Denholm Elliott

Peter Finch

Maria Schell

Gérard Oury

George Coulouris

Michael Hordern

Jane Henderson

Earl Cameron

Judith Furse

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