CinemaOSMovie · 1959 · 1h 36m

Serious Charge

Never Has the Screen Been So Bold!

62%(10)IMDbDrama

Howard Phillips, a vicar who's new in the town of Bellington, wants to reach out to youth. The previous vicar's daughter, Hester Peters, who fears being a spinster, wants to be his wife. He tells her he's not interested. When he confronts a tough kid about something the youth has done, the lad sets out to frame the vicar. Hester, who's walked in on the confrontation, backs the youth's story. The town sides with her and the lad, turning against Phillips. He has a crisis of faith. What options does he have; can no one help him, his reputation, or his calling?

Directed byTerence Young

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
EN
Released
April 30, 1959

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Anthony Quayle

Anthony Quayle

Reverend Howard Phillips

Sarah Churchill

Sarah Churchill

Hester Peters

Andrew Ray

Andrew Ray

Larry Thompson

Irene Browne

Irene Browne

Mrs Phillips

Cliff Richard

Cliff Richard

Curley Thompson

Percy Herbert

Percy Herbert

Mr Thompson

Noel Howlett

Noel Howlett

Mr Peters

Leigh Madison

Leigh Madison

Mary Williams

Liliane Brousse

Liliane Brousse

Michelle

Judith Furse

Judith Furse

Probation Officer

Creative team
Directed by
Terence Young
Terence Young
Written by
Guy Elmes
Mickey Delamar
Produced by
Mickey Delamar

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