Serious Charge 1959

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?

Cast:

Anthony Quayle
Reverend Howard Phillips 

Sarah Churchill
Hester Peters 

Andrew Ray
Larry Thompson 

Irene Browne
Mrs Phillips 

Cliff Richard
Curley Thompson 

Percy Herbert
Mr Thompson