The Heart of the Matter (1953)
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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: November 3, 1953
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
Screenplay
- Graham Greene (Novel)
- Lesley Storm (Adaptation)
Cinematography: Jack Hildyard
Editing: Sidney Stone
Production: London Films Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Heart of the Matter about?
- Based on Graham Greene’s novel, a married colonial police chief struggles with his conscience when he has an affair with a younger woman.
- Who directed The Heart of the Matter?
- The Heart of the Matter was directed by George More O'Ferrall.
- Who stars in The Heart of the Matter?
- The Heart of the Matter stars Trevor Howard, Elizabeth Allan, Denholm Elliott, Peter Finch, Maria Schell, Gérard Oury.
- How long is The Heart of the Matter?
- The Heart of the Matter has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Heart of the Matter?
- The Heart of the Matter is a Drama film.
- Where was The Heart of the Matter produced?
- The Heart of the Matter was produced in United Kingdom.