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The End of the Affair poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.8 / 100
1955·Drama / Romance·1h 45m

THE END OF THE AFFAIR

“–or just the beginning?”

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.

Above the Line
Edward Dmytryk·DirectorLenore J. Coffee·ScreenplayGraham Greene·NovelWilkie Cooper·Director of PhotographyBenjamin Frankel·MusicAlan Osbiston·Editor
Cast
Deborah Kerr·Sarah MilesVan Johnson·Maurice BendrixJohn Mills·Albert ParkisPeter Cushing·Henry MilesMichael Goodliffe·SmytheStephen Murray·Father CromptonCharles Goldner·SavageNora Swinburne·Mrs BertramFrederick Leister·Dr CollingwoodMary Williams·Maid
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 3
Edward Dmytryk·DirectorChris Noble·Assistant DirectorBetty Forster·Continuity
Writing· 2
Lenore J. Coffee·ScreenplayGraham Greene·Novel
Camera· 2
Wilkie Cooper·Director of PhotographyLaurie Ridley·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Alan Osbiston·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Benjamin Frankel·MusicChris Greenham·Sound EditorJohn Cox·Sound SupervisorBob Jones·Sound RecordistRed Law·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 3
Donald M. Ashton·Art DirectionJulia Squire·Costume DesignNeville Smallwood·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
David Lewis·ProducerDavid E. Rose·Executive ProducerPaul Sheridan·CastingErnest Holding·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Maude Onslow·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
67.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The End of the Affair's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#003366
#6699CC
#000000
Mood
Romantic, Melancholic
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster depicts a couple embracing under a large black umbrella, silhouetted against a bright, rainy, blue-toned background. Another person, also silho”

romancedrama
Key Elements
UmbrellaRain
Atmosphere
Cold, Foggy
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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