Serious Charge
Released: April 30, 1959Runtime: 96 min
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?
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Anthony Quayle
as Rev. Howard Phillips
Sarah Churchill
as Hester Peters
Andrew Ray
as Larry Thompson
Irene Browne
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Percy Herbert
as Bill Thompson
Noel Howlett
as Rev. Peters
Wensley Pithey
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Leigh Madison
as Mary Williams
Judith Furse
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Jean Cadell
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