The film was directed by Ronald Neame, and starred Guinness, Kay Walsh, Renée Houston, Mike Morgan, and Robert Coote. It generally follows the book, except for deviating from the ending. It focuses on the Jimson character and what it means to be an artist, rather than the social and political themes. John Bratby painted the pictures attributed to Jimson in the film. Reviews Philip Larkin described the book as "not superlative but managing to catch something of the indomitable soul of art. Really rather moving." References External links 1944 British novels Irish novels adapted into films Novels about artists Novels by Joyce Cary Novels set in London Michael Joseph books