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The Heart of the Matter

Approved19531h 40mGeorge More O'Ferrall
IMDb 6.6

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An unhappily married British security officer stationed in Sierra Leone during World War II falls in love with a young Austrian woman and starts an affair. He soon starts feeling guilty.

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What is The Heart of the Matter (1953) about?

An unhappily married British security officer stationed in Sierra Leone during World War II falls in love with a young Austrian woman and starts an affair. He soon starts feeling guilty.

Who stars in The Heart of the Matter?

The Heart of the Matter stars Trevor Howard, Elizabeth Allan, Maria Schell. The film was directed by George More O'Ferrall.

How long is The Heart of the Matter?

The Heart of the Matter has a runtime of 1 h 40 min and premiered in 1953. It is rated Approved.

Is The Heart of the Matter worth watching?

The Heart of the Matter holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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