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The Heart of the Matter

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Heart of the Matter
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1953-11-03
  • Runtime: 105 minutes
  • Rating: 6.6/10 (9 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: London Films Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4475
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Trevor Howard

Trevor Howard

as Harry Scobie

Elizabeth Allan

Elizabeth Allan

as Louise Scobie

Denholm Elliott

Denholm Elliott

as Wilson

Peter Finch

Peter Finch

as Father Rank

Maria Schell

Maria Schell

as Helen Rolt

Gérard Oury

Gérard Oury

as Yusef

George Coulouris

George Coulouris

as Portuguese Captain

Michael Hordern

Michael Hordern

as Commissioner

Jane Henderson

Jane Henderson

as Miss Malcot (uncredited)

Earl Cameron

Earl Cameron

as Ali

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Keywords

based on novel or book

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Heart of the Matter?

The Heart of the Matter is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1953-11-03.

Who are the main actors in The Heart of the Matter?

The main cast includes Trevor Howard, Elizabeth Allan, Denholm Elliott, Peter Finch, Maria Schell, .

Where can I watch The Heart of the Matter online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Heart of the Matter is available.

Is The Heart of the Matter based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Heart of the Matter?

The Heart of the Matter has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 9 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Heart of the Matter?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Heart of the Matter?

The soundtrack was composed by London Films Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Heart of the Matter filmed?

The Heart of the Matter was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Heart of the Matter?

The total runtime of The Heart of the Matter is 105 minutes.

Is The Heart of the Matter suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Heart of the Matter?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Heart of the Matter.

Does The Heart of the Matter have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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