The End of the Affair
“–or just the beginning?”
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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The End Of The Affair (1955) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-02
Top Cast
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Deborah Kerr
Sarah Miles
Van Johnson
Maurice Bendrix
John Mills
Albert Parkis
Peter Cushing
Henry Miles
Michael Goodliffe
Smythe
Stephen Murray
Father Crompton
Charles Goldner
Savage
Nora Swinburne
Mrs Bertram
Frederick Leister
Dr Collingwood
Mary Williams
Maid
Elsie Wagstaff
Bendrix Landlady
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Dmytryk
- Screenplay & Story
- Lenore J. Coffee
- Original Score
- Benjamin Frankel
- Original Title
- The End of the Affair
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Coronado Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Dmytryk
Lenore J. Coffee, Graham Greene
Benjamin Frankel
Wilkie Cooper
Alan Osbiston
David E. Rose, David Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Dmytryk
Director
Lenore J. Coffee
Screenplay
Alan Osbiston
Editor
David Lewis
Producer
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Julia Squire
Costume Design
Benjamin Frankel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The End of the Affair
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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 principal cast of The End of the Affair includes Deborah Kerr, Van Johnson, John Mills, Peter Cushing, Michael Goodliffe.
When was The End of the Affair released and how long is it?
The End of the Affair was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The End of the Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The End of the Affair was composed by Benjamin Frankel.
Is The End of the Affair based on a book or true story?
The End of the Affair is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Graham Greene".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The End of the Affair?
The End of the Affair holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).