The Heart of the Matter
Movie

The Heart of the Matter

6.7 /10 Nov 3, 1953 1h 45m
Drama

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
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Top Cast

Trevor Howard

Trevor Howard

Harry Scobie
Elizabeth Allan

Elizabeth Allan

Louise Scobie
Denholm Elliott

Denholm Elliott

Wilson
Peter Finch

Peter Finch

Father Rank
Maria Schell

Maria Schell

Helen Rolt
Gérard Oury

Gérard Oury

Yusef
George Coulouris

George Coulouris

Portuguese Captain
Michael Hordern

Michael Hordern

Commissioner

Jane Henderson

Miss Malcot (uncredited)
Earl Cameron

Earl Cameron

Ali
Judith Furse

Judith Furse

Dr Sykes

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