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The Heart of the Matter (1953) · Cineora

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A GEORGE MORE O'FERRALL FILM

The Heart of the Matter

19531h 45mMovie

Drama

IMDb6.6/ 10 · 612 votes

THE STORY

Based on Graham Greene’s novel, a married colonial police chief struggles with his conscience when he has an affair with a younger woman.

Melancholic
Dark
Bittersweet
Love
Redemption
Faith

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Some focus

Good for watching alone and talking about after. Contains self-harm or suicide.

DirectorGeorge More O'Ferrall

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.8 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Trevor HowardHarry Scobie

Elizabeth AllanLouise Scobie

Denholm ElliottWilson

Peter FinchFather Rank

Maria SchellHelen Rolt

Gérard OuryYusef

George CoulourisPortuguese Captain

Michael HordernCommissioner

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