The Heart of the Matter

Overview

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

Directed by George More O'Ferrall

Top cast

Trevor Howard

Harry Scobie

Elizabeth Allan

Louise Scobie

Denholm Elliott

Wilson

Peter Finch

Father Rank

Maria Schell

Helen Rolt

G

Gérard Oury

Yusef

George Coulouris

Portuguese Captain

Michael Hordern

Commissioner

J

Jane Henderson

Miss Malcot (uncredited)

Earl Cameron

Ali

Judith Furse

Dr Sykes

John Glyn-Jones

Harris (uncredited)

Colin Gordon

Colonial Secretary (uncredited)

Details