Serious Charge (1959)
1h 36m
Running Time
April 30, 1959Release Date
Plot.
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?
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Cast & Crew.
Anthony Quayle
Rev. Howard Phillips
Sarah Churchill
Hester Peters
Andrew Ray
Larry Thompson
Cliff Richard
Curley Thompson
Irene Browne
Mrs. Phillips
Percy Herbert
Mr Thompson
Terence Young
Director
Noel Howlett
Mr Peters
Guy Elmes
Writer
Leigh Madison
Mary Williams
Mickey Delamar
Writer
Liliane Brousse
Michelle
Philip King
Writer
Leighton Lucas
Composer
Judith Furse
Probation Officer
Wensley Pithey
Police Sergeant
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Serious Charge (also known in US release as A Touch of Hell) is a 1959 British film, directed by Terence Young, produced and co-written by Mickey Delamar (with Guy Elmes). It was adapted from a stage play written by Philip King. The film is notable for the screen acting debut of pop singer Cliff Richard in a minor supporting role.