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Serious Charge (1959)

Serious Charge (1959)

Drama

Never Has the Screen Been So Bold!

Release Date: 1959, April 30
Directors: Terence Young
Countries: United Kingdom
Cast: Marie Devereux, Anthony Quayle, Noel Howlett, Julie Martin, Percy Herbert, Judith Furse, Wensley Pithey, Wilfrid Brambell, Leigh Madison, Cliff Richard, Jess Conrad, Andrew Ray

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?

Keywords:

lgbt religion homophobia faith