The Heart of the Matter (1953)
11/03/1953 (GB) • 1h 45m
Drama
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.
Top Billed 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)
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