The Heart of the Matter

The Heart of the Matter

Release: 1953 | Community Score: 66%

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

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

Jane Henderson

Miss Malcot (uncredited)
Earl Cameron

Earl Cameron

Ali
Judith Furse

Judith Furse

Dr Sykes