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Serious Charge

Serious Charge

Apr 30, 1959 1h 36m
6.4
8 votes

Synopsis

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?

Title Serious Charge
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Countries United Kingdom
Keywords homophobia, faith, religion, lgbt
Anthony Quayle

Anthony Quayle

Reverend Howard Phillips
Sarah Churchill

Sarah Churchill

Hester Peters
Andrew Ray

Andrew Ray

Larry Thompson
Irene Browne

Irene Browne

Mrs Phillips
Cliff Richard

Cliff Richard

Curley Thompson
Percy Herbert

Percy Herbert

Mr Thompson
Leigh Madison

Leigh Madison

Mary Williams
Judith Furse

Judith Furse

Probation Officer
Wensley Pithey

Wensley Pithey

Police Sergeant
Jean Cadell

Jean Cadell

Almshouse Matron
Olive Sloane

Olive Sloane

Mrs Browning
Jess Conrad

Jess Conrad

Dancer (uncredited)
Marie Devereux

Marie Devereux

Sexy Girl in Coffee Bar (uncredited)
Philip Lowrie

Philip Lowrie

Boy in Coffee Bar/Larry's Gang (uncredited)
Julie Martin

Julie Martin

(uncredited)
Wilfred Pickles

Wilfred Pickles

Magistrate (uncredited)