The Heart of the Matter (1953)

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

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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Released 1953-11-03 · 105 min · Drama

Directed by 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
George Coulouris as Portuguese Captain
Michael Hordern as Commissioner
Jane Henderson as Miss Malcot (uncredited)
Earl Cameron as Ali
Judith Furse as Dr Sykes
John Glyn-Jones as Harris (uncredited)
Colin Gordon as Colonial Secretary (uncredited)