Based on Graham Greene’s novel, a married colonial police chief struggles with his conscience when he has an affair with a younger woman.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Trevor HowardHarry Scobie | Harry Scobie |
 Elizabeth AllanLouise Scobie | Louise Scobie |
 Denholm ElliottWilson | Wilson |
 Peter FinchFather Rank | Father Rank |
 Maria SchellHelen Rolt | Helen Rolt |
| GGérard OuryYusef | Yusef |
 George CoulourisPortuguese Captain | Portuguese Captain |
 Michael HordernCommissioner | Commissioner |
| JJane HendersonMiss Malcot (uncredited) | Miss Malcot (uncredited) |
 Earl CameronAli | Ali |
 Judith FurseDr Sykes | Dr Sykes |
 John Glyn-JonesHarris (uncredited) | Harris (uncredited) |
 Colin GordonColonial Secretary (uncredited) | Colonial Secretary (uncredited) |