Serious Charge
Serious Charge1959
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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?
DirectorTerence YoungCinematographyGeorges Périnal
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Anthony QuayleReverend Howard Phillips | Reverend Howard Phillips |
 Sarah ChurchillHester Peters | Hester Peters |
 Andrew RayLarry Thompson | Larry Thompson |
 Irene BrowneMrs Phillips | Mrs Phillips |
 Cliff RichardCurley Thompson | Curley Thompson |
 Percy HerbertMr Thompson | Mr Thompson |
 Noel HowlettMr Peters | Mr Peters |
 Leigh MadisonMary Williams | Mary Williams |
 Liliane BrousseMichelle | Michelle |
 Judith FurseProbation Officer | Probation Officer |
 Wensley PitheyPolice Sergeant | Police Sergeant |
 Wilfrid BrambellVerger | Verger |
 Jean CadellAlmshouse Matron | Almshouse Matron |
| OOlive SloaneMrs Browning | Mrs Browning |
| GGeorge RoderickFishmonger | Fishmonger |
 Jess ConradDancer (uncredited) | Dancer (uncredited) |
 Marie DevereuxSexy Girl in Coffee Bar (uncredited) | Sexy Girl in Coffee Bar (uncredited) |
 Philip LowrieBoy in Coffee Bar/Larry's Gang (uncredited) | Boy in Coffee Bar/Larry's Gang (uncredited) |
| JJulie Martin(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
 Wilfred PicklesMagistrate (uncredited) | Magistrate (uncredited) |