
Serious Charge
Never Has the Screen Been So Bold!
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?
Director Terence Young
Cast

Liliane Brousse
Michelle

Wensley Pithey
Police Sergeant

Wilfrid Brambell
Verger

Jess Conrad
Dancer (uncredited)

Cliff Richard
Curley Thompson

Judith Furse
Probation Officer

Marie Devereux
Sexy Girl in Coffee Bar (uncredited)

Philip Lowrie
Boy in Coffee Bar/Larry's Gang (uncredited)

Wilfred Pickles
Magistrate (uncredited)

Jean Cadell
Almshouse Matron

Anthony Quayle
Reverend Howard Phillips

Sarah Churchill
Hester Peters

Irene Browne
Mrs Phillips

Percy Herbert
Mr Thompson

Noel Howlett
Mr Peters

Andrew Ray
Larry Thompson

Leigh Madison
Mary Williams