The End of the Affair (Original title)
Date: 1999 (Copyright)Countries: Germany, USADirector: Neil Jordan
Synopsis: Based on the novel by Graham Greene. Set in London during World War II, about the adulterous affair between a writer and the American wife of a British civil servant, which ends abruptly after their lovemaking is interrupted by a bomb blast. Period drama. When Maurice Bendrix, a handsome young writer, meets Sarah Miles, an unhappily-married woman, they begin a passionate affair which lasts for several years until Sarah inexplicably ends the liaison. When Bendrix meets Sarah's husband by chance, who informs him of his suspicions that Sarah is being unfaithful, both lover and husband form an unusual bond.
Genre: Drama
Subject: Infidelity
Releases
Date: 03 December 1999Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby / SDDSRuntime: 101 mins Length: 9128 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 11 February 2000Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundRuntime: 101 mins 26 secs - Length: 9128 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Columbia TriStar Films (UK)
Title: The numbers: Austen powerAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief analysis of literary-based costume dramas at the UK box office.
In: Film Review vSpec. n34 Year book 2001 Page: 62
Title: The end of the affairAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Filmovy Prehled n4 2000 Pages: 9-10
Title: [Filmovy Prehled - n4 2000: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Czech
In: Premiere n278 Apr/May 2000 Page: 50
Title: La fin d'une liaisonAuthor: J.-J.B. Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Short review.
In: Film Review n599 November 2000 Page: 49
Title: The end of the affairAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v13 n5 January 2000 Page: 20,24
Title: The End of the AffairAuthor: KENNY, Glen Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Total Film n38 March 2000 Page: 69
Title: The End of The AffairAuthor: SMITH, Neil Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Soundtrack! The Collector's Quarterly v19 n73 Spring 2000 Page: 9
Title: Record reviewsAuthor: BROXTON, Jonathan Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review.
In: Film Score Monthly v5 n1 January 2000 Page: 35
Title: ScoreAuthor: WEINSTEIN, Jesus Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review for The END OF THE AFFAIR, music composed by Michael Nyman
In: Film West n39 February 2000 Pages: 12-15
Title: The End of the affairAuthor: MCCARTHY, Gerry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Neil Jordan talks about his work, particularly The END OF THE AFFAIR.
In: Sight and Sound v10 n9 September 2000 Page: 62
Title: DVDArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v10 n9 September 2000 Page: 60
Title: Video reviewsAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v81 n6 June 2000 Pages: 74-109
Title: Impeccable imagesAuthor: HEURING, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interviews with the cinematographers nominated by the ASC and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1999 to be honored for outstanding cinematography. Includes Roger Pratt for The END OF THE AFFAIR.
In: Film West n39 February 2000 Pages: 60-61
Title: Feature reviewAuthor: POWER, Paul Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Ireland n74 Feb/Mar 2000 Pages: 16-17
Title: A Look Over Jordan...Author: SHEEHY, Ted Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Neil Jordan talks about his work, particularly The END OF THE AFFAIR.
In: Film Ireland n74 Feb/Mar 2000 Pages: 40-41
Title: reviewsAuthor: TRAYNOR, Desmond Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fade In v5 n4 2000 Pages: 84-86
Title: Eire JordanAuthor: DRETZKA, Gary Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Neil Jordan who discusses his reasons for making The END OF THE AFFAIR.
In: Film Review n597 September 2000 Page: 45
Title: The end of the affairAuthor: KEMPSTER, Grant Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n470 April 2000 Page: 47,[48]
Title: La Fin d'une liaison Le Talentueux M. Ripley: Mimétisme e..Author: O'NEILL, Eithne Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Review of The END OF THE AFFAIR and The TALENTED MR RIPLEY.
In: Premiere v13 n10 June 2000 Pages: 99-100
Title: The end of the affairAuthor: C.K. Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Comment v36 n1 Jan/Feb 2000 Page: 74
Title: Quickies: THE END OF THE AFFAIRAuthor: STERRITT, David Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1240 07 Jan 2000 Page: [52]
Title: Spotlight: Jordan wins plaudits for 12th filmAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Neil Jordan on the making of The END OF THE AFFAIR.
In: Screen International n1240 07 Jan 2000 Page: [52]
Title: Keeping abreast of censorshipArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On The END OF THE AFFAIR being awarded an 18 certificate by the BBFC.
In: Télérama n2621 5 Apr 2000 Page: 34,36
Title: La Fin d'une liaisonAuthor: MURAT, PIERRE Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Sight and Sound v10 n2 February 2000 Pages: 38-39,46
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n135 September 2000 Page: 118
Title: Video to rentAuthor: [CK] Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v13 n7 March 2000 Pages: 60-63
Title: Lust Horizon: Breaking the sex barrierAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the portrayal of sex in the movies, looking particularly at recent films such as AMERICAN PIE, AMERICAN BEAUTY, The END OF THE AFFAIR, and so on. Also looks at ratings for films.
In: Film Review n591 March 2000 Pages: 68-69
Title: Affairs of the heartAuthor: READING, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Ralph Fiennes on his latest film The END OF THE AFFAIR.
In: Score Filmmuziek Magazine n115 June 2000 Page: 6
Title: The end of the affairAuthor: Peter S. Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: Dutch
Description: Review of the CD for The END OF THE AFFAIR.
In: National Film Theatre Programmes February 2000 Page: 6
Title: [National Film Theatre Programmes - February 2000: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Guardian Lecture at NFT with Neil Jordan, Ralph Fiennes and Stephen Woolley, in assocation with screening of The End of the Affair.
In: Empire n129 March 2000 Page: 17
Title: New filmsAuthor: COLLIS, Clark Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n129 March 2000 Page: 44
Title: Reel news: certifiable!Author: DINNING, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the decision by the BBFC to give Neil Jordan's The END OF THE AFFAIR an adult rating because of its sexual content, while at the same time giving SLEEPY HOLLOW, which has scenes of decapitation, a 15 rating.
In: Empire n129 March 2000 Pages: 62-63
Title: In person: Neil JordanAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Neil Jordan who discusses his latest film The END OF THE AFFAIR.
In: Entertainment Weekly n513 19 Nov 1999 Pages: 46-48,50
Title: Affair to rememberAuthor: ASCHER-WALSH, Rebecca Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the making of THE END OF THE AFFAIR.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v356 n31 23 Feb 1999 Page: 60
Title: IN PRODUCTIONAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 22 Nov 1999 Page: 83, 96
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: LEVY, Emanuel Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1236 26 Nov 1999 Page: 32
Title: The end of the affairAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v13 n1 September 1999 Page: 62
Title: The end of the affairArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Neil Jordan and Julianne Moore talk about making THE END OF THE AFFAIR.
Author: HAND, Richard J. Pages: vi, 150 pages
Title: cinema of Neil Jordan: dark carnival
Author: ZUCKER, Carole Pages: xi, 203 p.
Date: 1999 (Copyright)Countries: Germany, USADirector: Neil Jordan
Synopsis: Based on the novel by Graham Greene. Set in London during World War II, about the adulterous affair between a writer and the American wife of a British civil servant, which ends abruptly after their lovemaking is interrupted by a bomb blast. Period drama. When Maurice Bendrix, a handsome young writer, meets Sarah Miles, an unhappily-married woman, they begin a passionate affair which lasts for several years until Sarah inexplicably ends the liaison. When Bendrix meets Sarah's husband by chance, who informs him of his suspicions that Sarah is being unfaithful, both lover and husband form an unusual bond.
Genre: Drama
Subject: Infidelity
Releases
Date: 03 December 1999Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby / SDDSRuntime: 101 mins Length: 9128 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: 11 February 2000Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundRuntime: 101 mins 26 secs - Length: 9128 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Columbia TriStar Films (UK)
Credits
(92)
©/Author: Global Entertainment Productions GmbH & Co. Movie, Presented by: Columbia Pictures Corporation, [Production Company]: Company of Wolves, Producer: Stephen Woolley, Producer: Neil Jordan, Co-producer: Kathy Sykes, Unit Manager: Phil Hounam, Production Co-ordinator: Deryn Stafford, Production Accountant: Maggie Phelan, Location Manager: David Pinnington, Post-production (Co-ordinator): Philippa Wood, Post-production (Supervisor): Michael Saxton, Assistant Director (1st): Patrick Clayton, Assistant Director (2nd): Michael Stevenson, Assistant Director (2nd): Sean Clayton, Ian Stone, Assistant Director (3rd): Anthony Wilcox, Executive Assistant to Neil Jordan: Brenda Rawn, Script Supervisor: Diana Dill, Casting: Susie Figgis, Written for the screen by: Neil Jordan, Based on the novel by: Graham Greene, Director of Photography: Roger Pratt, Camera Operator: Mike Roberts, Steadicam Operator: Alf Tramontin, Focus Puller: Graham Martyr, Focus Puller: Clive Mackey, Clapper Loader: Berndt Wiese, Guy Frost, Key Grip: Colin Manning, Visual Effects by: The Computer Film Company, CFC (Visual Effects Supervisor): Mark Nelmes, CFC (Visual Effects Producer): Libby Hazell, CFC (Compositing Artist): Alex Payman, Special Effects (Supervisor): Yves de Bono, Special Effects (Senior Technician): Andy Wilson, Special Effects (Senior Technician): James Brady, Ronald Hone, Special Effects (Buyer/Technician): Mark Griffin, Special Effects (Workshop Supervisor): Trevor Neighbour, Film Editor: Tony Lawson, Production Designer: Anthony Pratt, Supervising Art Director: Chris Seagers, Art Director: Jon Billington, Art Director: Tony Woollard, Set Decorator: Joanne Woollard, 2nd Set Decorator: John Bush, Draughtsman: Alan Gilmore, Matt Gray, Scenic Artist: Steve Mitchell, Production Buyer: John O'Shaughnessy, Prop Master: Keith Vowles, Costume Designer: Sandy Powell, Assistant Costume Designer: Debbie Scott, Wardrobe Supervisor: Sharon Long, Wardrobe: Sunita Singh, Wardrobe: Charlotte Finlay, Wardrobe: Jo Hobbs, Wardrobe: Toni Brennand, Make-up/Hair (Designer): Christine Beveridge, Make-up/Hair (Key Artist): Vivien Riley, Make-up: Jeremy Woodhead, Make-up: Elaine Offers, Hairdresser: Paolo Mantini, Felicity Wright, Titles: Frameline, Opticals: Peerless Camera Company, Music Composed/Conducted by: Michael Nyman, Violin Solo: Alexander Balanescu, Orchestra Leader: Jackie Shave, Music Producer: Cameron Allan, Orchestral Contractor: Isobel Griffiths, Supervising Music Editor: Michael Connell, [Music] Engineer: Austin Ince, Music Recorded/Mixed/Edited at: Whitfield Street Studios, Sound Mixer: David Stephenson, Boom Operator: John Lewis, Re-recording Mixer: Robin O'Donoghue, Dominic Lester, Re-recorded at: Shepperton Sound, Sound Editor: Mark Auguste, ADR Editor: Tim Hands, Foley Editor: Derek Trigg, Stunt Co-ordinator: Greg Powell, Stunts: Paul Jennings, Stand-in (Ralph Fiennes): Steve Morphew, Stand-in (Julianne Moore): Beth Bellson, Stand-in (Stephen Rea): Graham Stevens, Soundtrack on: Sony Classical, Dialogue Coach: Julia Wilson-Dickson, Studio: Shepperton Studios
Cast
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Ralph Fiennes (Maurice Bendrix), Julianne Moore (Sarah Miles), Stephen Rea (Henry Miles), Ian Hart (Mr Parkis), Jason Isaacs (Father Smythe), James Bolam (Mr Savage), Samuel Bould (Lance Parkis), Heather Jay Jones (Henry's maid), Cyril Shaps (waiter), Penny Morrell (Bendrix' landlady), Doctor Simon Turner (Doctor Gilbert), Deborah Findlay (Miss Smythe), Jack Mckenzie (chief engineer), Nicholas Hewetson (chief warden)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(38)
In: Sight and Sound v15 n11 November 2005 Page: 8Title: The numbers: Austen powerAuthor: GANT, Charles Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A brief analysis of literary-based costume dramas at the UK box office.
In: Film Review vSpec. n34 Year book 2001 Page: 62
Title: The end of the affairAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Filmovy Prehled n4 2000 Pages: 9-10
Title: [Filmovy Prehled - n4 2000: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Czech
In: Premiere n278 Apr/May 2000 Page: 50
Title: La fin d'une liaisonAuthor: J.-J.B. Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Short review.
In: Film Review n599 November 2000 Page: 49
Title: The end of the affairAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v13 n5 January 2000 Page: 20,24
Title: The End of the AffairAuthor: KENNY, Glen Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Total Film n38 March 2000 Page: 69
Title: The End of The AffairAuthor: SMITH, Neil Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Soundtrack! The Collector's Quarterly v19 n73 Spring 2000 Page: 9
Title: Record reviewsAuthor: BROXTON, Jonathan Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review.
In: Film Score Monthly v5 n1 January 2000 Page: 35
Title: ScoreAuthor: WEINSTEIN, Jesus Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review for The END OF THE AFFAIR, music composed by Michael Nyman
In: Film West n39 February 2000 Pages: 12-15
Title: The End of the affairAuthor: MCCARTHY, Gerry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Neil Jordan talks about his work, particularly The END OF THE AFFAIR.
In: Sight and Sound v10 n9 September 2000 Page: 62
Title: DVDArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v10 n9 September 2000 Page: 60
Title: Video reviewsAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v81 n6 June 2000 Pages: 74-109
Title: Impeccable imagesAuthor: HEURING, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interviews with the cinematographers nominated by the ASC and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1999 to be honored for outstanding cinematography. Includes Roger Pratt for The END OF THE AFFAIR.
In: Film West n39 February 2000 Pages: 60-61
Title: Feature reviewAuthor: POWER, Paul Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Ireland n74 Feb/Mar 2000 Pages: 16-17
Title: A Look Over Jordan...Author: SHEEHY, Ted Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Neil Jordan talks about his work, particularly The END OF THE AFFAIR.
In: Film Ireland n74 Feb/Mar 2000 Pages: 40-41
Title: reviewsAuthor: TRAYNOR, Desmond Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fade In v5 n4 2000 Pages: 84-86
Title: Eire JordanAuthor: DRETZKA, Gary Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Neil Jordan who discusses his reasons for making The END OF THE AFFAIR.
In: Film Review n597 September 2000 Page: 45
Title: The end of the affairAuthor: KEMPSTER, Grant Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n470 April 2000 Page: 47,[48]
Title: La Fin d'une liaison Le Talentueux M. Ripley: Mimétisme e..Author: O'NEILL, Eithne Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Review of The END OF THE AFFAIR and The TALENTED MR RIPLEY.
In: Premiere v13 n10 June 2000 Pages: 99-100
Title: The end of the affairAuthor: C.K. Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Comment v36 n1 Jan/Feb 2000 Page: 74
Title: Quickies: THE END OF THE AFFAIRAuthor: STERRITT, David Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1240 07 Jan 2000 Page: [52]
Title: Spotlight: Jordan wins plaudits for 12th filmAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Neil Jordan on the making of The END OF THE AFFAIR.
In: Screen International n1240 07 Jan 2000 Page: [52]
Title: Keeping abreast of censorshipArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: On The END OF THE AFFAIR being awarded an 18 certificate by the BBFC.
In: Télérama n2621 5 Apr 2000 Page: 34,36
Title: La Fin d'une liaisonAuthor: MURAT, PIERRE Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Sight and Sound v10 n2 February 2000 Pages: 38-39,46
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n135 September 2000 Page: 118
Title: Video to rentAuthor: [CK] Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v13 n7 March 2000 Pages: 60-63
Title: Lust Horizon: Breaking the sex barrierAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the portrayal of sex in the movies, looking particularly at recent films such as AMERICAN PIE, AMERICAN BEAUTY, The END OF THE AFFAIR, and so on. Also looks at ratings for films.
In: Film Review n591 March 2000 Pages: 68-69
Title: Affairs of the heartAuthor: READING, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Ralph Fiennes on his latest film The END OF THE AFFAIR.
In: Score Filmmuziek Magazine n115 June 2000 Page: 6
Title: The end of the affairAuthor: Peter S. Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: Dutch
Description: Review of the CD for The END OF THE AFFAIR.
In: National Film Theatre Programmes February 2000 Page: 6
Title: [National Film Theatre Programmes - February 2000: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Guardian Lecture at NFT with Neil Jordan, Ralph Fiennes and Stephen Woolley, in assocation with screening of The End of the Affair.
In: Empire n129 March 2000 Page: 17
Title: New filmsAuthor: COLLIS, Clark Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n129 March 2000 Page: 44
Title: Reel news: certifiable!Author: DINNING, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the decision by the BBFC to give Neil Jordan's The END OF THE AFFAIR an adult rating because of its sexual content, while at the same time giving SLEEPY HOLLOW, which has scenes of decapitation, a 15 rating.
In: Empire n129 March 2000 Pages: 62-63
Title: In person: Neil JordanAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Neil Jordan who discusses his latest film The END OF THE AFFAIR.
In: Entertainment Weekly n513 19 Nov 1999 Pages: 46-48,50
Title: Affair to rememberAuthor: ASCHER-WALSH, Rebecca Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the making of THE END OF THE AFFAIR.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v356 n31 23 Feb 1999 Page: 60
Title: IN PRODUCTIONAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 22 Nov 1999 Page: 83, 96
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: LEVY, Emanuel Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1236 26 Nov 1999 Page: 32
Title: The end of the affairAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v13 n1 September 1999 Page: 62
Title: The end of the affairArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Neil Jordan and Julianne Moore talk about making THE END OF THE AFFAIR.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(2)
Title: Adapting Graham GreeneAuthor: HAND, Richard J. Pages: vi, 150 pages
Title: cinema of Neil Jordan: dark carnival
Author: ZUCKER, Carole Pages: xi, 203 p.