The Heart of the Matter

★ 6.719531h 45mDir. George More O'FerrallHD
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.

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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

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Jane Henderson

Miss Malcot (uncredited)

Earl Cameron

Earl Cameron

Ali

Judith Furse

Judith Furse

Dr Sykes

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