The End of the Affair(1955)
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The End of the Affair Synopsis
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.
The End of the Affair (1955) is a drama and romance film directed by Edward Dmytryk, released on February 24, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Deborah Kerr, Van Johnson, John Mills and Peter Cushing. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Dmytryk
- Writers:
- Graham Greene, Lenore J. Coffee
- Producers:
- David Lewis
- Cinematographer:
- Wilkie Cooper
- Composer:
- Benjamin Frankel
- Production:
- Coronado Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The End of the Affair (1955) Trailer
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The End of the Affair Cast & Crew
Main 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
Charles Goldner
as Savage
Nora Swinburne
as Mrs Bertram
Frederick Leister
as Dr Collingwood
- Mary Williams
Mary Williams
as Maid
Elsie Wagstaff
as Bendrix Landlady
Joyce Carey
as Miss Palmer
Key crew
Directed by Edward Dmytryk, written by Graham Greene and Lenore J. Coffee, produced by David Lewis.
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The End of the Affair Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 27 ratings.
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The End of the Affair – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The End of the Affair online?
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The End of the Affair (1955) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The End of the Affair?
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The main cast of The End of the Affair (1955) includes Deborah Kerr, Van Johnson, John Mills, Peter Cushing and Michael Goodliffe. The film was directed by Edward Dmytryk. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The End of the Affair released?
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The End of the Affair was released on February 24, 1955 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The End of the Affair worth watching?
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The End of the Affair (1955) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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