The End of the Affair (1955)

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.
- Released
- 1955-02-24
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Edward Dmytryk, Lenore J. Coffee
- TMDB rating
- 5.8/10 from 27 votes
Cast
- Deborah Kerr as Sarah Miles
- Van Johnson as Maurice Bendrix
- John Mills as Albert Parkis
- Peter Cushing as Henry Miles
- Michael Goodliffe as Smythe
- Stephen Murray as Father Crompton
- Charles Goldner as Savage
- Nora Swinburne as Mrs Bertram
- Frederick Leister as Dr Collingwood
- Mary Williams as Maid
- Elsie Wagstaff as Bendrix Landlady
- Joyce Carey as Miss Palmer
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