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The End of the Affair

1955NR1h 45m5.8 / 10

–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.

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The End of the Affair opened in theaters April 28, 1955. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

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.

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Cast

Deborah KerrSarah Miles
Van JohnsonMaurice Bendrix
John MillsAlbert Parkis
Peter CushingHenry Miles
Michael GoodliffeSmythe
Stephen MurrayFather Crompton
Charles GoldnerSavage
Nora SwinburneMrs Bertram

Credits

Directed by
Edward Dmytryk
Written by
Lenore J. Coffee, Graham Greene

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English

Production

  • Coronado Productions
  • Columbia PicturesUnited States

Themes

based on novel or bookinfidelitylondon blitzlondon, englandspeechstar crossed loversunfaithful wifeworld war ii