

Plot Summary
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?
Full Cast & Characters

Anthony Quayle
Reverend Howard Phillips

Sarah Churchill
Hester Peters

Andrew Ray
Larry Thompson

Irene Browne
Mrs Phillips

Cliff Richard
Curley Thompson

Percy Herbert
Mr Thompson

Noel Howlett
Mr Peters

Leigh Madison
Mary Williams

Liliane Brousse
Michelle

Judith Furse
Probation Officer

Wensley Pithey
Police Sergeant

Wilfrid Brambell
Verger
Director & Crew
Terence Young
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 based on 10 votes.
Who directed Serious Charge?
Serious Charge was directed by Terence Young and released in 1959.
How long is Serious Charge?
Serious Charge has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1959-04-30
- Status
- Released





