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Movie · 1955

The End of the Affair

Released 24 February 1955 More from 1955 → Letterboxd ↗ · TMDB ↗

During the 1940s, Maurice Bendrix, a writer recently discharged from the armed service, falls in love with Sarah Miles, whom he interviews for a book. Sarah is married, but she and Maurice eventually give in to their mutual attraction, leading to an affair that lasts several months. Maurice's jealousy, along with the bombing of London by the Germans, seemingly leads to the end of their relationship. However, the reasons are later revealed to be more complex.

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How old were they?

Oldest first
Elsie Wagstaff
as Bendrix Landlady
55
Stephen Murray
as Father Crompton
42
Peter Cushing
as Henry Miles
41
Michael Goodliffe
as Smythe
40
Van Johnson
as Maurice Bendrix
38
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The numbers

Computed from the cast above
17years between the oldest and youngest billed
55Elsie Wagstaff — oldest on the call sheet
38Van Johnson — youngest billed
43average age of the credited cast
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