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The Heart of the Matter

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  • 1953
  • 1 hr 40 mins
  • Suspense, Drama
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An unhappily married British security officer stationed in Sierra Leone during World War II falls in love with a young Austrian woman and starts an affair. He soon starts feeling guilty.

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Cast & Crew See All

Trevor Howard
Harry Scobie
Elizabeth Allan
Louise Scobie
Maria Schell
Helen Rolt

Awards

  • 1953 - Grand Prize of the Festival - - nominated
  • 1954 - BAFTA Film Award - Best British Actor - nominated
  • 1954 - BAFTA Film Award - Best British Film - nominated
  • 1954 - BAFTA Film Award - Best Film from any Source - nominated

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