The End of the Affair (1999)

The end was just the beginning.

The End of the Affair (1999) poster

On a rainy London night in 1946, novelist Maurice Bendrix has a chance meeting with Henry Miles, husband of his ex-mistress Sarah, who abruptly ended their affair two years before. Bendrix's obsession with Sarah is rekindled; he succumbs to his own jealousy and arranges to have her followed.

Director: Neil Jordan
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 102 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michael Nyman
Cinematography: Roger Pratt
Editing: Tony Lawson
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $23M
Box Office: $11M
Original Language: en

Themes

Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman

Keywords

infidelity, london, england, jealousy, bomb, obsession, world war ii, romance, church, london blitz, 1940s

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The End of the Affair about?
On a rainy London night in 1946, novelist Maurice Bendrix has a chance meeting with Henry Miles, husband of his ex-mistress Sarah, who abruptly ended their affair two years before. Bendrix's obsession with Sarah is rekindled; he succumbs to his own jealousy and arranges to have her followed.
Who directed The End of the Affair?
The End of the Affair was directed by Neil Jordan.
Who stars in The End of the Affair?
The End of the Affair stars Ralph Fiennes, Julianne Moore, Stephen Rea, James Bolam, Ian Hart, Jason Isaacs.
How long is The End of the Affair?
The End of the Affair has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is The End of the Affair?
The End of the Affair is a Romance, Drama film.
What is the budget of The End of the Affair?
The End of the Affair had a budget of $23M.
How much did The End of the Affair gross?
The End of the Affair grossed $11M worldwide.
Where was The End of the Affair produced?
The End of the Affair was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The End of the Affair?
The themes of The End of the Affair include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman.