The End of the Affair (1955)

5.8/10 105 min Drama Romance

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.

Cast

Deborah Kerr

Sarah Miles

Van Johnson

Maurice Bendrix

John Mills

Albert Parkis

Peter Cushing

Henry Miles

Michael Goodliffe

Smythe

Stephen Murray

Father Crompton

Charles Goldner

Savage

Nora Swinburne

Mrs Bertram

Frederick Leister

Dr Collingwood

Elsie Wagstaff

Bendrix Landlady

Joyce Carey

Miss Palmer

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