The End of the Affair

The End of the Affair (1955)

24/02/1955 (GB)
Drama, Romance
1h 45m

–or just the beginning?

Overview

During the 1940s, Maurice Bendrix, a writer recently discharged from the armed service, falls in love with Sarah Miles, whom he interviews for a book. Sarah is married, but she and Maurice eventually give in to their mutual attraction, leading to an affair that lasts several months. Maurice's jealousy, along with the bombing of London by the Germans, seemingly leads to the end of their relationship. However, the reasons are later revealed to be more complex.

  • Edward DmytrykDirector
  • Lenore J. CoffeeScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • infidelity
  • london, england
  • based on novel or book
  • world war ii
  • speech
  • star crossed lovers
  • london blitz
  • unfaithful wife

Top Billed Cast

Deborah Kerr

Deborah Kerr

Sarah Miles

Van Johnson

Van Johnson

Maurice Bendrix

John Mills

John Mills

Albert Parkis

Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing

Henry Miles

Michael Goodliffe

Michael Goodliffe

Smythe

Stephen Murray

Father Crompton

Charles Goldner

Charles Goldner

Savage

Nora Swinburne

Nora Swinburne

Mrs Bertram

Frederick Leister

Frederick Leister

Dr Collingwood

Mary Williams

Maid

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