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Feature film — 1955

The End of the Affair (1955)

5.81h 45mDrama — Romance

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.

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A high-signal pick with 27 votes.

Coronado Productions / Columbia Pictures

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Director: Edward Dmytryk

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Cast & crew

Deborah Kerr as Sarah Miles

Deborah Kerr

Sarah Miles

Van Johnson as Maurice Bendrix

Van Johnson

Maurice Bendrix

John Mills as Albert Parkis

John Mills

Albert Parkis

Peter Cushing as Henry Miles

Peter Cushing

Henry Miles

Michael Goodliffe as Smythe

Michael Goodliffe

Smythe

Stephen Murray as Father Crompton

Stephen Murray

Father Crompton

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Charles Goldner

Savage

Nora Swinburne as Mrs Bertram

Nora Swinburne

Mrs Bertram

Frederick Leister as Dr Collingwood

Frederick Leister

Dr Collingwood

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Mary Williams

Maid

Elsie Wagstaff as Bendrix Landlady

Elsie Wagstaff

Bendrix Landlady

Joyce Carey as Miss Palmer

Joyce Carey

Miss Palmer

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