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The End of the Affair

1955 · 1h 45m · Drama, Romance · United Kingdom, United States of America · Rated 15 (SE)

–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.

Directed by
Edward Dmytryk
Written by
Lenore J. Coffee
Based on the novel by
Graham Greene
Starring
Deborah Kerr, Van Johnson, John Mills, Peter Cushing
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based on novel or bookinfidelitylondon blitzlondon, englandspeechstar crossed loversunfaithful wifeworld war ii
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