Serious Charge (1959)

Serious Charge (1959)

1959-04-30 United Kingdom 96 Min. PG-13
6.4 8 votes

Overview

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?

Cast

Anthony Quayle is Reverend Howard Phillips
Reverend Howard Phillips
Sarah Churchill is Hester Peters
Hester Peters
Andrew Ray is Larry Thompson
Larry Thompson
Irene Browne is Mrs Phillips
Mrs Phillips
Cliff Richard is Curley Thompson
Curley Thompson
Percy Herbert is Mr Thompson
Mr Thompson
Noel Howlett is Mr Peters
Mr Peters
Leigh Madison is Mary Williams
Mary Williams
Liliane Brousse is Michelle
Judith Furse is Probation Officer
Probation Officer
Wensley Pithey is Police Sergeant
Police Sergeant