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The End of the Affair

1955 · 105 min

A somber, heartfelt romance that unfolds through memory and faith, leaving a lingering ache.

Directed by
Edward Dmytryk
Genres
Drama, Romance
Tagline
–or just the beginning?
Overview
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.
How it feels
Melancholic, romantic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Love, faith, betrayal, grief
Content
Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Edward Dmytryk
Genres
Drama, Romance
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Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
period
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour1
Realism7
Romance8
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
drama, romance
Directed by
Edward Dmytryk
Written by
Lenore J. Coffee
Starring
Deborah Kerr, Van Johnson, John Mills, Peter Cushing, Michael Goodliffe, Stephen Murray, Charles Goldner, Nora Swinburne
Music
Benjamin Frankel
Cinematography
Wilkie Cooper
Runtime
105 min
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages
English

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