The End of the Affair

"–or just the beginning?"

May 1 1955 Approved 1h 45m
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.

Plot

In war-torn London, Maurice Bendrix (Van Johnson) falls in love with neighbor Sarah Miles (Deborah Kerr). They begin an illicit romance behind Sarah's husband's back. While war does not last forever, neither does love in this existentialist tale.

Written by

Graham Greene, Lenore J. Coffee

Directed by

Edward Dmytryk

Cast

Deborah Kerr, Van Johnson, John Mills

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Coronado Productions, Columbia Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 win & 2 nominations total

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