Serious Charge (1959)

UK:: PG Drama

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?

Updated May 27 2020

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GB -

1959-04-30

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Keywords:

homophobia faith religion lgbt

FACTS

Runtime: 96 mins Rating: 7.8

Cast

Wilfrid Brambell

Verger

Anthony Quayle

Reverend Howard Phillips

Cliff Richard

Curley Thompson

Percy Herbert

Mr Thompson

Judith Furse

Probation Officer

Noel Howlett

Mr Peters

Jess Conrad

Boy in Coffee Bar/Larry's Gang

Marie Devereux

Girl in Coffee Bar