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In 1940s Sierra Leone, expatriate Harry Scobie (Trevor Howard), a Catholic police officer, is trapped in a loveless marriage. While his unhappy wife is out of town, Harry quickly falls in love with Helen (Maria Schell), a war widow. As his Catholicism threatens to keep him bound to his wife and apart from the woman he loves, Harry is consumed with guilt and becomes desperate for a solution to his dilemma. Harry's religion haunts him throughout this story of forbidden love and inner turmoil.
Original Release
11/03/1953
US Release
02/08/1954
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Trevor Howard | Harry Scobie |
| Elizabeth Allan | Louise Scobie |
| Maria Schell | Helen Rolt |
| Denholm Elliott | Wilson |
| Peter Finch | Father Rank |
| Gérard Oury | Yusef |
| George Coulouris | Portuguese Captain |
| Michael Hordern | Commissioner |
| John Akar | Servant |
| Jack Allen | RNVR Lieutenant |
Directors
Writers
Lesley Storm, Ian Dalrymple, Graham Greene
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Trevor Howard | Harry Scobie |
| Elizabeth Allan | Louise Scobie |
| Maria Schell | Helen Rolt |
| Denholm Elliott | Wilson |
| Peter Finch | Father Rank |
| Gérard Oury | Yusef |
| George Coulouris | Portuguese Captain |
| Michael Hordern | Commissioner |
| John Akar | Servant |
| Jack Allen | RNVR Lieutenant |
| Peter Burton | Perrot |
| Earl Cameron | Ali |
| Saidu Fofana | African Policeman |
| Judith Furse | Dr. Sykes / Dr Sykes |
| John Glyn-Jones | Harris |
| Colin Gordon | Colonial Secretary |
| Jane Henderson | Miss Malcot |
| Errol John | African Policeman |
| Eugene Leahy | Newall |
| Gillian Lind | Mrs. Carter |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ian Dalrymple | Producer |
