
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 fai... (Full plot summary below)
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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?
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| User ReviewPaul DThe Movie were Cliff Richard made his acting-debute , in the time when everything was still black and white ...Story was oke , a couple of hard days for the Reverend . The movie contains 3 parts of Cliff Richard songs including the Rock'n'Roll version of " Living Doll " wich later became a slow version and became his first Nr 1 in many Country's wich he did over 27 years later together with The Young Ones ! SOMDVD |
| User ReviewKarsh DVicar is caught in an awkward struggle with a feral youth which leads him to question himself and his faith. Cliff Richard makes film debut and sings living doll. Good film. |
| User ReviewGreg Wgood brit drama a bit ahead of it's time. |