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Serious Charge

1959 · 1h 36m · Drama · United Kingdom · Rated PG (GB)

Never Has the Screen Been So Bold!

Howard Phillips, a vicar who's new in the town of Bellington, wants to reach out to youth. The previous vicar's daughter, Hester Peters, who fears being a spinster, wants to be his wife. He tells her he's not interested. When he confronts a tough kid about something the youth has done, the lad sets out to frame the vicar. Hester, who's walked in on the confrontation, backs the youth's story. The town sides with her and the lad, turning against Phillips. He has a crisis of faith. What options does he have; can no one help him, his reputation, or his calling?

Directed by
Terence Young
Written by
Guy Elmes, Mickey Delamar
Based on the novel by
Philip King
Starring
Anthony Quayle, Sarah Churchill, Andrew Ray, Irene Browne
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