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The End of the Affair (1955)

Movie ★ 5.8 105 min

Drama 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.

Edward Dmytryk Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 24, 1955
Runtime
105 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0048034
Language
Studio
Coronado Productions,

Themes

Cast

Deborah Kerr Deborah Kerr Sarah Miles Van Johnson Van Johnson Maurice Bendrix John Mills John Mills Albert Parkis Peter Cushing Peter Cushing Henry Miles Michael Goodliffe Michael Goodliffe Smythe Stephen Murray Stephen Murray Father Crompton Charles Goldner Savage Nora Swinburne Nora Swinburne Mrs Bertram Frederick Leister Frederick Leister Dr Collingwood Mary Williams Maid Elsie Wagstaff Elsie Wagstaff Bendrix Landlady Joyce Carey Joyce Carey Miss Palmer Christopher Warbey Lancelot Parkis Nan Munro Mrs. Tomkins Josephine Wilson Miss Smythe Edwin Ellis Rescue Worker Laurence Shiel Doctor Stanley Rose Fireman

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Frequently asked questions

What is The End of the Affair about?
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.
Who directed The End of the Affair?
The End of the Affair was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Who stars in The End of the Affair?
The End of the Affair stars Deborah Kerr, Van Johnson, John Mills, Peter Cushing.
When was The End of the Affair released?
The End of the Affair is a 1955 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch The End of the Affair?
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