The End of the Affair
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The End of the Affair (1951) is a novel by British author Graham Greene. The story has been adapted into film twice, in 1955 and in 1999.
Set in London during and just after World War II, it examines the obsessions, jealousy and discernments within the relationship between novelist Maurice Bendrix, civil servant Henry Miles and his wife Sarah.
Adaptations
In 1955, the book was made into a film, directed by Edward Dmytryk. It starred Deborah Kerr as Sarah Miles, Van Johnson as Maurice Bendrix, John Mills as Albert Parkis, and Peter Cushing as Henry Miles.
In 1999, the novel was again made into a movie, directed by Neil Jordan. It starred Julianne Moore as Sarah Miles, Ralph Fiennes as Maurice Bendrix, and Stephen Rea as Henry Miles. Julianne Moore was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
In 2004, Jake Heggie composed an opera based on the novel. It was premiered at the Houston Grand Opera in March of that year, and subsequently revised into its final form.