Brief Encounter(1945)
A story of the most precious moments in a woman's life!
Synopsis
Returning home from a shopping trip to a nearby town, bored suburban housewife Laura Jesson is thrown by happenstance into an acquaintance with virtuous doctor Alec Harvey. Their casual friendship soon develops during their weekly visits into something more emotionally fulfilling than either expected, and they must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love.
Directed by David Lean
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Cast
Celia Johnson
Laura Jesson
Trevor Howard
Dr. Alec Harvey
Stanley Holloway
Albert Godby
Joyce Carey
Myrtle Bagot
Cyril Raymond
Fred Jesson
Everley Gregg
Dolly Messiter
Marjorie Mars
Mary Norton
Margaret Barton
Tea Room Assistant Beryl Walters
Wilfred Babbage
Policeman at War Memorial (uncredited)
Alfie Bass
Waiter at the Royal (uncredited)
Wallace Bosco
Doctor After Bobbie's Accident (uncredited)
Sydney Bromley
Johnnie, the Second Soldier (uncredited)
Noël Coward
Train Station Announcer (uncredited)
Nuna Davey
Herminie Rolandson (uncredited)
Valentine Dyall
Alec's Friend Stephen Lynn (uncredited)
Irene Handl
The Cellist and Organist (uncredited)
Dennis Harkin
Beryl's Man Stanley (uncredited)
Edward Hodge
Bill (First Soldier) (uncredited)
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Where can I watch Brief Encounter?+
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When did Brief Encounter come out?+
Brief Encounter was released in 1945.
How long is Brief Encounter?+
Brief Encounter runs for 86 minutes (1 hour and 26 minutes).
Who directed Brief Encounter?+
Brief Encounter was directed by David Lean.
Who stars in Brief Encounter?+
Brief Encounter stars Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey and Cyril Raymond.
Is Brief Encounter worth watching?+
Brief Encounter holds a 7.7/10 rating from 740 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and romance.
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