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The Heart of the Matter poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.0 / 100
1953·Crime / Drama·1h 40m

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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George More O'Ferrall·DirectorLesley Storm·AdaptationGraham Greene·NovelJack Hildyard·Director of PhotographyBert Ross·Sound RecordistSidney Stone·Editor
Cast
Trevor Howard·Harry ScobieElizabeth Allan·Louise ScobieDenholm Elliott·WilsonPeter Finch·Father RankMaria Schell·Helen RoltGérard Oury·YusefGeorge Coulouris·Portuguese CaptainMichael Hordern·CommissionerJane Henderson·Miss Malcot (uncredited)Earl Cameron·Ali
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 3
George More O'Ferrall·DirectorBetty Forster·ContinuityAdrian Pryce-Jones·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Lesley Storm·AdaptationGraham Greene·Novel
Camera· 2
Jack Hildyard·Director of PhotographyPeter Newbrook·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Sidney Stone·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Bert Ross·Sound RecordistJohn Cox·Sound SupervisorRed Law·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 3
Julia Squire·Costume DesignJoseph Bato·Art DirectionTony Sforzini·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Ian Dalrymple·ProducerJohn Palmer·Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Joyce Wood·HairdresserIan Dalrymple·Script
By the Numbers
62.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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