Synopsis
Based on Graham Greene’s novel, a married colonial police chief struggles with his conscience when he has an affair with a younger woman.
Movie Information
- Director
- George More O'Ferrall
- Release Year
- 1953
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (12 votes)
Top 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
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