The Heart of the Matter

1953 1h 45m EN

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 12

Drama

Synopsis

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

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: George More O'Ferrall
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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73 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by George More O'Ferrall, shot by Jack Hildyard. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Sidney Stone shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Trevor Howard and Elizabeth Allan and Denholm Elliott carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0047066 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

George More O'Ferrall directs. Jack Hildyard behind the camera. Sidney Stone cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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173 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by George More O'Ferrall, shot by Jack Hildyard. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Sidney Stone shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Trevor Howard and Elizabeth Allan and Denholm Elliott carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0047066 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.