Serious Charge (1959)
Never Has the Screen Been So Bold!
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 - Reverend Howard Phillips
- Sarah Churchill - Hester Peters
- Andrew Ray - Larry Thompson
- Irene Browne - Mrs Phillips
- Cliff Richard - Curley Thompson
- Percy Herbert - Mr Thompson
- Noel Howlett - Mr Peters
- Leigh Madison - Mary Williams
- Liliane Brousse - Michelle
- Judith Furse - Probation Officer
Themes
Unwavering Faith and Hope, Religious Fundamentalism and Social Conflict, Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
homophobia, faith, religion, lgbt
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Serious Charge about?
- 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?
- Who directed Serious Charge?
- Serious Charge was directed by Terence Young.
- Who stars in Serious Charge?
- Serious Charge stars Anthony Quayle, Sarah Churchill, Andrew Ray, Irene Browne, Cliff Richard, Percy Herbert.
- How long is Serious Charge?
- Serious Charge has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Serious Charge?
- Serious Charge is a Drama film.
- Where was Serious Charge produced?
- Serious Charge was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Serious Charge?
- The themes of Serious Charge include: Unwavering Faith and Hope, Religious Fundamentalism and Social Conflict, Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.