In WW2 London, a writer falls in love with the wife of a British civil servant but both men suspect her of infidelity with yet another man.In WW2 London, a writer falls in love with the wife of a British civil servant but both men suspect her of infidelity with yet another man.In WW2 London, a writer falls in love with the wife of a British civil servant but both men suspect her of infidelity with yet another man.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 1 win & 2 nominations total
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- (as O'Donovan Shiell)
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- TriviaGregory Peck was offered the lead.
- GoofsAfter the bomb explosion, when Sarah leaves, she stops in doorway and grabs the door side with the right hand. Between cuts, she appears without hand on the door at all.
- Quotes
Sarah Miles: What do you believe in, Henry? All these years I've been married to you I've never really known; I've never even asked. Do you believe that there's a hell and a heaven, and an immortal soul, and a god who rewards and punishes and answers prayers?
Henry Miles: It's not exactly the sort of thing to go into over a cup of tea.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Peter Cushing: A One-Way Ticket to Hollywood (1989)
While the movie should gets points for its explicit and adult treatment of the subject matter, the film does explicitly preach Catholicism which may be the reason that the theme was allowed. In the 1950's and early 1960's there was a Catholic anthology drama series on U.S. television which often dealt with serious issues like adultery, communism, abusive families, racism, incest, rape and abortion; issues that were almost never raised on television at the time. The show was apparently given a pass because it always ended with one character realizing the issues of his/her ways and having their soul redeemed by joining or rejoining the Catholic Church. This movie reminded me of that show.
The movie does have terrific performances by Deborah Kerr, Van Johnson, and Peter Cushing. It should be watched just for the performances. They underplay their roles beautifully and hit emotional high points in just the scenes that need them.
Graham Greene is an excellent writer and knows how to keep a plot moving and constantly surprises the audience.
One can dismiss this movie as Catholic Propaganda, but the movie is touching, thoughtful and well done. The Catholic Propaganda only mars it slightly, a small price to pay for the pleasure it brings. It is a good affair between two handsome/beautiful people, even if it ends with a bit of repentance and feelings of guilt.
- jayraskin1
- Nov 13, 2010
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- Das Ende einer Affaire
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- Runtime1 hour 45 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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