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The End of the Affair (1955)

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–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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Edward Dmytryk
  • Profile picture of Deborah Kerr
    Sarah Miles Deborah Kerr
  • Profile picture of Van Johnson
    Maurice Bendrix Van Johnson
  • Profile picture of John Mills
    Albert Parkis John Mills
  • Profile picture of Peter Cushing
    Henry Miles Peter Cushing
  • Profile picture of Michael Goodliffe
    Smythe Michael Goodliffe
  • Profile picture of Stephen Murray
    Father Crompton Stephen Murray
  • Profile picture of Charles Goldner
    Savage Charles Goldner
  • Profile picture of Nora Swinburne
    Mrs Bertram Nora Swinburne

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Keywords

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  • world war ii
  • speech
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  • london blitz
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