The End of the Affair
On a rainy London night in 1946, novelist Maurice Bendrix has a chance meeting with Henry Miles, husband of his ex-mistress Sarah, who abruptly ended their affair two years before. Bendrix's obsession with Sarah is rekindled; he succumbs to his own jealousy and arranges to have her followed.
Critics Sentiment
Flying bomb explodes near Maurice's building during air raid
Henry tracks down the couple to reveal Sarah's terminal illness
The revelation of Sarah's terminal illness creates the biggest emotional drop from the passionate reconciliation to devastating tragedy
The film opens strongly with passionate chemistry between the leads and builds to a powerful climax around the bombing incident that changes everything. While critics consistently praised the performances and emotional depth, some found the religious themes outdated and the pacing uneven, leading to a respectfully received but not universally beloved adaptation.
Full cast
Ralph Fiennes
Maurice Bendrix
Julianne Moore
Sarah Miles
Stephen Rea
Henry Miles
James Bolam
Mr. Savage
Ian Hart
Mr. Parkis
Jason Isaacs
Father Richard Smythe
Deborah Findlay
Miss Smythe
Sam Bould
Lance Parkis
Cyril Shaps
Waiter
Simon Turner
Dr Gilbert
Heather-Jay Jones
Henry's Maid
Nicholas Hewetson
Chief Warden
Jack McKenzie
Chief Engineer
Penny Morrell
Bendrix' Landlady
Simon Fisher-Turner
Doctor Gilbert
Claire Ashton
Brighton Fair-Goer (uncredited)
Jeremy Caleb Johnson
Bystander (uncredited)
Anthony Maddalena
Vicar on Train (uncredited)
Nic Main
Commanding Officer (uncredited)
Crew
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