The Heart of the Matter

The Heart of the Matter

105 mins | Drama | Nov. 3, 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.

The Heart of the Matter

105 mins | Drama | Nov. 3, 1953

The Heart of the Matter
Based on Graham Greene’s novel, a married colonial police chief struggles with his conscience when he has an affair with a younger woman.
IMDb rating 6.6
Producers London Film Productions
Original title The Heart of the Matter
Directors Betty Forster, George More O'Ferrall, Adrian Pryce-Jones
Writers Lesley Storm, Graham Greene

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