Share:

The Heart of the Matter(Movie, 1953)

1h 45min | Genre: Drama

Rating: 3.3/5 (with 4 votes)

The Heart of the Matter is a 1953 British drama film based on the 1948 book of the same name by Graham Greene. It was directed by George More O'Ferrall for London Films. It was entered into the 1953 Cannes Film Festival. ()

Movie poster of The Heart of the Matter

Where to watch The Heart of the Matter (cinema/streaming/download)?

At the moment we can't find any options to watch The Heart of the Matter online but we constantly add new providers. Create a free account now to add The Heart of the Matter to your favorites & stay up to date.

Offers for United States of America (USA)

Search on Amazon.com for "The Heart of the Matter" (Streaming/DVD/Blu-ray etc.)

About The Heart of the Matter

Based on Graham Greene’s novel, a married colonial police chief struggles with his conscience when he has an affair with a younger woman.

Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Additional Information

Production country: United Kingdom (UK)

Plays in: Africa

Made by: London Film Productions

Original language: English (EN)

Spoken languages: English (EN)

Translated into 5 languages: Danish (DA), German (DE), English (EN), French (FR), Italian (IT)

Status: Released

Release date US: 11/03/1953

Cast: Trevor Howard, Elizabeth Allan, Maria Schell, Denholm Elliott, Gérard Oury, Peter Finch, George Coulouris, Michael Hordern

Director: George More O'Ferrall

Producer: Ian Dalrymple

Screenwriter: Lesley Storm

Director of Photography: Jack Hildyard

Keywords: based on novel or book

Color: Black & White (B/W)

Movie recommendations for The Heart of the Matter

If you like The Heart of the Matter then you might also like the following movies:

Texas girl goes to New York, becomes a newspaper reporter, and tries to get her gambler boyfriend to come home. ...

City of Chance

NR

1940 | 2.6/5 | 56min

Cop Andy Doyle investigates a car-bombing murder and the killing of a sleazy modeling agency owner. Are they connected? ...

Calling Homicide

NR

1956 | 2.7/5 | 1h

In 1820s rural England, a young girl is tricked by tales of marriage from a villainous Squire. When she becomes pregnant and disappears, a gipsy lad is blamed. ...

Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn

Certification unknown

1936 | 2.6/5 | 59min

Mystery, Horror

Director William Dieterle's 1956 film biography of classical composer Richard Wagner stars Carlos Thompson, Yvonne De Carlo, Rita Gam, Alan Badel and Valentina Cortese. ...

Magic Fire

Certification unknown

1955 | 2.9/5 | 1h 35min

Drama, Romance / Love

The story of a harbor signalman who retrieves a suitcase full of money after witnessing a murder, fails to report it to the police, and finds himself the object of murderous and mercenary interest. ...

Temptation Harbour

NR

1947 | 2.4/5 | 1h 31min

An innocent man -- due to a case of mistaken identity -- is beaten. Once recovered, the stockbroker tries to find the actual intended target -- a gangster-- and warn him. ...

Incident

NR

1948 | 2.4/5 | 1h 6min

Crime, Thriller

The story of a small and conservative West-Flemish village opposing the construction of a bridge over the Scheldt. ...

Mira

Certification unknown

1971 | 2.7/5 | 1h 35min

Nino Culotta is an Italian immigrant, newly arrived in Australia, and attempts to understand the aspirational values and social rituals of everyday urban Australians of the 1950s and '60s.... and assi ...

They're a Weird Mob

Certification unknown

1966 | 2.8/5 | 1h 52min

Similar movies as The Heart of the Matter

These movies are similar to The Heart of the Matter (story/era etc.):

Rural Mississippi in the 1940s: Lucas Beauchamp, a local black man with a reputation of not kowtowing to whites, is found standing over the body of a dead white man, holding a pistol that has recently ...

Intruder in the Dust

Certification unknown

1949 | 3.8/5 | 1h 27min

Reine is supposed to go to a summer camp called Children's Island but decides to remain in Stockholm over the summer while his mother is working at a hospital. She thinks he is at the camp, and he tel ...

Children's Island

Certification unknown

1980 | 3.0/5 | 1h 58min

Drama, Kids & Family, Romance / Love

The usually absent father of a chubby kid shows up to take him on a road trip. ...

Manolito Four Eyes

Certification unknown

1999 | 3.0/5 | 1h 29min

Comedy, Kids & Family

The story that happened on the farm near Dikanka on the night before Christmas, when the village blacksmith Vakula, having saddled the Devil, brought to his beloved Oksana, the daughter of a rich Coss ...

Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka

Certification unknown

1961 | 3.7/5 | 1h 6min

Comedy, Fantasy, Romance / Love

1813. Major Sharpe's old enemy, Major Ducos manipulates a beautiful young marquesa into falsely accusing Sharpe of rape. Her husband calls Sharpe out in a duel. But when the husband is found dead the ...

Sharpe's Honour

Certification unknown

1994 | 3.3/5 | 1h 41min

War, History, Adventure, TV Movie

Kayoko is a young girl in 1940, just starting first grade. She's a bit of a crybaby, which is no secret to those around her. She loves playing with friends and singing cute schoolyard chants, and occa ...

Kayoko's Diary

Certification unknown

1991 | 3.6/5 | 1h 30min

Animation, Drama, War

Sharpe, with his new commanding officer, is sent to capture a castle when news comes of locals who will rise against Bonaparte. However, he is somewhat distracted by thoughts of his wife whom he was f ...

Sharpe's Siege

Certification unknown

1996 | 3.5/5 | 1h 41min

War, Action, Adventure, TV Movie, History

A military school student develops a destructive power over his fellow cadets. ...

The Strange One

NR

1957 | 3.1/5 | 1h 40min

Other movies with this title: The Heart of the Matter (1994), The Heart of the Matter (NZ, 2023)

Maintain information on this page as an official partner

Is any information about this movie incorrect or missing? Give us a hint!

WatchPlayStream ID: MOVIES:141587, Added: 03/29/2018, Last updated: 04/14/2024

Netflix United States of America (USA) Movie Charts

The most popular movies on Netflix United States of America (USA) this week:

Lists with this Movie

1950s Drama Movies (04/24/2024)
1953 Movies (04/24/2024)
Movies Set in 1942 (04/24/2024)
1950s English-language Movies (04/25/2024)
1950s Movies (04/24/2024)
Show all related lists

WatchPlayStream Movie Charts

Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Current Recommendations(20)

© 2019-2024 WatchPlayStream & Partner

made in Berlin with love

WatchPlayStream is your search engine for movies and series streams/downloads. Always get the best overview of new movies on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, iTunes Store and other providers. Where can you find the best TV shows & series for free streaming? Who offers movies and series like Vikings: Battle of Heirs, The Iron Claw, Snack Shack, The Ms. Pat Show, Stephen and Florida Man for legal download? What haven't you seen yet? WatchPlayStream has the answers! Create a free account to manage your movies/TV series.

New Movies

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire(03/29/2024)
The First Omen(04/05/2024)
Civil War(04/12/2024)
Monkey Man(04/05/2024)
Abigail(04/19/2024)
Strictly Confidential(04/05/2024)
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan(04/10/2024)
Breathe(04/26/2024)
Boy Kills World(04/26/2024)
SUGA | Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ THE MOVIE(04/10/2024)
Show all new Movies

Favorite Movies

Favorite TV Shows

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen(2009-)
Late Night with Seth Meyers(2014-)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert(2015-)
The Kelly Clarkson Show(2019-)
The Daily Show(1996-)
Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten(1992-)
Sturm der Liebe(2005-)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999-)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson(1962-1992)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon(2014-)
Show all favorite TV Shows

WatchPlayStream is an Amazon Associate and earns from qualifying purchases. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or one of its affiliates.
Privacy & Cookies | Contact | Imprint

New

Movies

Offers

Account

We are using cookies to ensure you get the best experience possible on our website. More info