
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

Sarah Churchill
Hester Peters

Percy Herbert
Mr Thompson

Leigh Madison
Mary Williams

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

Anthony Quayle
Reverend Howard Phillips

Irene Browne
Mrs Phillips

Cliff Richard
Curley Thompson

Noel Howlett
Mr Peters

Wilfrid Brambell
Verger

Wilfred Pickles
Magistrate (uncredited)

Andrew Ray
Larry Thompson

Judith Furse
Probation Officer

Jess Conrad
Dancer (uncredited)

Liliane Brousse
Michelle

Wensley Pithey
Police Sergeant

Jean Cadell
Almshouse Matron

Marie Devereux
Sexy Girl in Coffee Bar (uncredited)