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.

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

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