Serious Charge (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1959, Serious Charge is a drama film directed by Terence Young, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. 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?
Who’s in it. Serious Charge stars Anthony Quayle as Reverend Howard Phillips, Sarah Churchill as Hester Peters, Andrew Ray as Larry Thompson and Irene Browne as Mrs Phillips, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Serious Charge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Serious Charge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Serious Charge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Serious Charge (1959)?
- In US, Serious Charge is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Serious Charge worth watching?
- Serious Charge holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Serious Charge?
- Serious Charge stars Anthony Quayle, Sarah Churchill, Andrew Ray, Irene Browne and Cliff Richard.
- When was Serious Charge released?
- Serious Charge was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.